Lecturer (Unconfirmed) – University of Colombo

Lecturer (Unconfirmed) – University of Colombo

The University of Colombo will entertain applications from suitably qualified persons for the above post up to the 17^th of February 2025. 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) (i) A Degree with Specialization in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/  Computer Science with First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours;  

OR 

(ii) A Degree with Specilazation in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/  Computer Science with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours; 

OR 

(iii) (a) A Degree with Specialization in Computer Engineering/ Software  Engineering/ Computer Science without Honours or any other Degree with  at least Second Class Honours, 

and 

(b) A Doctoral Degree in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Computer  Science; 

or 

A Masters Degree in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Computer  Science with full-time research of at least 24 months duration. 

OR 

(iv) Such academic or professional qualifications or professional experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the  University of Colombo. 

AND 

(2) (i) A Doctoral Degree in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/  Computer Science; 

or 

A Masters Degree in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/  Computer Science with full-time research of at least 24 months duration. 

AND 

(3) Less than (06) years experience in one or more of the following:-

1. Teaching at the University Level, 
2. Professional experience, 
3. Research in a recognized Institution, 
4. Postgraduate Studies to acquire the qualifications stipulated at (2) above 

(Preference would be given to applicants with expertise in Computer Engineering/ Software  Engineering/ Computer Science; 

NOTES : 

(a) An applicant who qualifies only under (B)(1)(iii) above may be exempted from (B) (2) (i) above if he/she has a Doctoral Degree in the relevant field. 

(b) An applicant who qualifies only under (B)(1)(iii) above may be exempted from (B) (2) (i) above if he/she has evaluated research and dissemination of knowledge for a minimum total of 15 marks. Section 2 and sub-section 3.1 of the Marking Scheme for the Posts of Associate Professor/Professor should be used for this purpose. 

Special Notes: 

1. A Lecturer (Unconfirmed) [Non-(Medical/Dental)], who has completed the three-year period of satisfactory service and the induction training course within a period of one year from the date of appointment, may be confirmed in the post of Lecturer [Non-(Medical/Dental)], provided such  Lecturer has fulfilled all other requirements specified in the letter of appointment. 

2. The confirmed Lecturer [Non-(Medical/Dental)] may be considered for promotion to Senior Lecturer  Grade II [Non-(Medical/Dental)] upon fulfilling 5 years of experience [along with the experience as defined under Post No. (C)] and satisfying the other requirements as specified in the Scheme of  Recruitment under Post No. 07 of Commission Circular No: 721. 

3. The effective date of the promotion to the post of Senior Lecturer Grade II of only those appointed as  Lecturer (Unconfirmed) [Non-(Medical/Dental)] based on a Doctoral degree, may be backdated to the date on which they have completed 6 years of experience as per Post No. (C), by placing them on the relevant salary step, with no back wages being paid. 

SALARY AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT: 

Salary Code: 

• U-AC 3 (for Lecturer (Unconfirmed)) Rs. 54,600 – 10x1,335; 13x1,630; 8x2,170 – 106,500 p.m. (as at 01.01.2020) 
•  U-AC 3(III): Lecturer (Unconfirmed): Rs. 69,580 – 5 x 1,630 – 77,730 p.m. (as at 01.01.2020) 

In addition, the Government-approved allowances applicable to the University system will be paid. 

The selected candidate will be a member of the Universities Provident Fund as well as of the Universities Pension  Scheme. He/she will contribute 10% of his/her monthly salary to the Universities Provident Fund and at the same time,  the employer will make a total contribution equivalent to 15% of the employee’s salary of which 8% will be credited to the Universities Pension Fund and 7% to the Universities Provident Fund. Three per cent (3%) of the salary will be contributed by the University to the Employees’ Trust Fund in terms of the provisions of the Employees’ Trust Fund Act,  No. 46 of 1980.  

The appointment will be on probation for a period of three years which may be extended at the discretion of the Council of the University of Colombo.  

The other conditions of appointment will be in accordance with provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978,  Universities (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 1985 and Universities (Amendment) Act No. 1 of 1995 and Ordinances, Bylaws, Regulations and Rules, etc., made thereunder. 

IMPORTANT:

• Applicants from Higher Educational Institutions, Government Departments and  Government Corporations should apply through the Heads of such Institutions. 
• Applications which do not conform to this requirement will be rejected. Such applicants are strongly advised to submit an advance copy to the address given below. 

Duly completed applications shall be forwarded with copies of relevant educational (with transcripts),  professional, extracurricular activities and service certificates under registered post & e-mail  (recruit@ace.cmb.ac.lk) to the Deputy Registrar/ Academic Establishments, University of Colombo,  94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03 on or before the deadline.  

The Post applied for should be indicated on the left-hand corner of the envelope. 

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected. 

For Registrar. 

University of Colombo 

94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03. 

24 January 2025