Lecturer (on Contract)

The Department of Plant Sciences, Colombo Regional Centre at The Open University of Sri Lanka, invites suitably qualified persons to attend a walk-in interview for the post of Lecturer on a contract basis.

Position Summary

• Role: Lecturer (on Contract)

• Department: Department of Plant Sciences, Colombo Regional Centre

• Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka

• Location: Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Contract Basis (Initially for 6 months, extendable up to 4 years based on performance)

• Remuneration: Fixed monthly allowance of Rs. 70,000/= + EPF + ETF

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: B.Sc. Special Degree with a class in Botany or Plant Science-related fields.

• Preferences: Preference will be given to applicants with a postgraduate degree in a relevant field, teaching experience in Tamil medium at the undergraduate level, and/or Open and Distance Learning (ODL) experience.

Walk-in Interview Details & How to Apply

• Date & Time: November 16, 2026, at 9:30 AM

• Venue: Department of Plant Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda

• What to Bring: Please bring a self-prepared covering letter with bio-data, original certificates, a copy of your degree certificate, two referee reports, a photocopy of your National Identity Card, and other relevant documents.

Inquiries: Department of Plant Sciences – 0112881452 | Email: hdbot@ou.ac.lk

Acting Registrar

The Open University of Sri Lanka