Assistant Lecturer

The University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS), located in Weligatta, Hambantota, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for temporary academic positions across the Department of Agro-Technology and the Department of Food Technology.

Available Positions & Qualifications

1. Department of Agro-Technology – Temporary Assistant Lecturer (Crop Science / Horticulture)

• Qualifications: BSc. (Hons) in Agriculture / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Resource Management and Technology / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Management / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Technology and Management / Bachelor of Bio-systems Technology Honours in Agriculture / Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours specializing in Crop Science / Horticulture (with or without a class).

• Preferences: Teaching experience in Crop Science/Horticulture related subjects; MPhil or MSc degrees will be an added advantage.

2. Department of Agro-Technology – Temporary Assistant Lecturer (Agriculture Economics & Extension)

• Qualifications: BSc. (Hons) in Agriculture / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Resource Management and Technology / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Management / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Technology and Management / Bachelor of Bio-systems Technology Honours in Agriculture / Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours specializing in Agriculture Economics and Extension (with or without a class).

• Preferences: Teaching experience in Agriculture Economics and Extension related subjects; MPhil or MSc degrees will be an added advantage.

3. Department of Agro-Technology – Temporary Demonstrator (English)

• Qualifications: A special or general degree in English / Teaching English as a Second Language / Linguistics (English medium) with or without a class.

4. Department of Food Technology – Temporary Assistant Lecturer (Animal Science)

• Qualifications: BSc. (Hons) in Agriculture / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Resource Management and Technology / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Management / BSc. (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Technology and Management / Bachelor of Bio-systems Technology Honours in Agriculture / Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours specializing in Animal Science (with or without a class).

• Preferences: Teaching experience in Animal Science related subjects; MPhil or MSc degrees will be an added advantage.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer: Salary Code U-AC 2, Rs. 85,305/- p.m. (Fixed) plus other approved allowances.

• Temporary Demonstrator (English): Salary Code U-AC 1, Rs. 68,145/- p.m. (Fixed) plus other approved allowances.

• Selection Method: By interview.

How to Apply

• Visit the official website at www.uciars.cmb.ac.lk and submit your application online via https://vacancies.uciars.com on or before November 30, 2026. (Note: If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application for each).

• Download and print your completed application form from your confirmation email.

• Forward the printed application along with certified copies of educational certificates (with transcripts), professional qualifications, research publications, and service certificates under registered cover to the address below.

• Clearly indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Deputy Registrar

University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS)

Weligatta New Town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka