Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

The University College of Kuliyapitiya, established under the provisions of the University of Vocational Technology Act No. 31 of 2008 by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education, offers National Diploma and Higher National Level courses to produce middle-level technical professionals. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for academic positions in Building Services Technology.

Position Summary & Salary Scales

• Role: Lecturer (Probationary) or Senior Lecturer Grade II (Building Services Technology)

• Institution: University College of Kuliyapitiya

• Location: Ashoka Mawatha, Pannala Road, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka

• Application Deadline: November 12, 2026

• Salary Scales (Management Services Circular No. 06/2025):

  • Lecturer (Probationary): U-AC 3 (IV)-2025: Rs. 94,400 - 10 x 2,400 - 118,400/- p.m. (Initial step as of 2026.01.01: Rs. 83,970/- p.m.) plus Cost of Living Allowance (Rs. 17,800/=) and government-approved allowances.

  • Senior Lecturer Grade II: U-AC 3 (II)-2025: Rs. 138,980 - 11 x 2,940 - 171,320/- p.m. (Initial step as of 2026.01.01: Rs. 121,613/- p.m.) plus Cost of Living Allowance (Rs. 17,800/=) and government-approved allowances.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Lecturer (Probationary)

• A degree with specialization in the relevant subject with First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours; OR

• A degree with specialization with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours and at least 1 year of teaching/research/professional experience in a recognized establishment or postgraduate studies; OR

• A degree with specialization without honours or a general degree with at least Second-Class Honours, AND a Postgraduate Degree of at least 2 academic years with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation; OR

• A degree/recognized professional qualification established by an Act of Parliament, AND a 1-year Master's degree, AND 5 years of professional/teaching experience after graduation; OR

• A degree/recognized professional qualification with 8 years of professional and/or teaching experience after graduation.

• Age Limit: Between 22 and 60 years.

Senior Lecturer Grade II

• Must possess academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary) as specified above; AND

• A Master’s Degree obtained after a full-time course of study of at least 2 academic years (or equivalent part-time) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation, or a Doctoral Degree (or equivalent professional qualifications); AND

• At least six (6) years of experience in university/higher education teaching, professional work in a recognized establishment, relevant research, or postgraduate studies.

• Age Limit: Between 22 and 60 years.

How to Apply

• Forward your duly filled application along with certified copies of educational, professional qualifications, and service experience under registered post.

• Applicants presently employed in Higher Education Institutions, Government Departments, or Corporations must apply through their respective institutional heads.

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

• Send your application to reach the address below on or before November 12, 2026.

Director

University of Kuliyapitiya

Ashoka Mawatha, Pannala Road

Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka