The University of Sri Jayewardenepura will entertain applications for the under-mentioned posts from suitably qualified candidates up to 08th December 2025.
FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCESY OF MICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS
POST OF SENIOR PROFESSOR OF PAEDIATRICS/ POST OF PROFESSOR OF PAEDIATRICS
POST OF SENIOR PROFESSOR OF PAEDIATRICS
The applications should be accomplished with the followings in terms of the University Grants Commission Circular 05/2015 dated 28.05.2015.(Refer www.ugc.ac.lk web site)
(a) Curriculum Vitae & Application Form.
(b) A self-assessment of his/ her contribution to the Teaching & Academic Development, Research and Creative Work, Dissemination of knowledge and Contribution to University and National Development after became as a professor.
POST OF PROFESSOR OF PAEDIATRICS
The applications should be accomplished with the following in terms of the University Grants Commission Establishment Circular letter 04/2010 of 19.03.2010. (Refer www.ugc.ac.lk web site)
(a) The Curriculum Vitae & Application Form.
(b) Ten (10) copies of self-assessment of career specifying the contribution to
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- Teaching & Academic Development
- Research & Creative Work
- Dissemination of knowledge and University and National Development
As per given in the attached marking scheme in the circular
(c) Three (03) copies of Publications, Research Papers and Other Relevant Documents.
(d) Titles of Five (05) outstanding research papers /Publications.
Download Scheme of Recruitment (Senior Professor/Professor) – Medical/Dental
Download the application form for the Post of Professor(chair)/Senior Professor (chair)
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with MBBS Degree.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Medicine with Board Certification – PGIM University of Colombo.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with MBBS Degree.
i. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Medical Microbiology with Board Certification – PGIM University of Colombo or Doctoral Degree in Medical Microbiology.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF PARASITOLOGY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with MBBS Degree.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Medical Parasitology/Microbiology with Board Certification – PGIM University of Colombo or Doctoral Degree in Parasitology/M.Phil in Parasitology.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with MBBS Degree.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Community Medicine with Board Certification – PGIM University of Colombo.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with MBBS Degree.
ii . Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Family Medicine with Board Certification – PGIM University of Colombo or trainee in the MD Family Medicine Programme in PGIM University of Colombo.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC SCIENCES
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BDS Degree/ MBBS Degree/ BVSc Degree
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in Biochemistry or Anatomy.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF PARA CLINICAL SCIENCES
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BDS Degree/ MBBS Degree
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in Microbiology/General Pathology/Pharmacology and Board Certification – PGIM in Microbiology/Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics/ Medicine/Histopathology/Oral Pathology
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BDS Degree
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Restorative Dentistry with Board Certification in Restorative Dentistry or a trainee in MD in Restorative Dentistry – PGIM
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE AND GERIATRIC DENTISTRY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BDS Degree
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Restorative Dentistry with Board Certification in Restorative Dentistry or a trainee in MD in Restorative Dentistry – PGIM
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BDS Degree
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a MD in Restorative Dentistry with Board Certification in Restorative Dentistry or a trainee in MD in Restorative Dentistry – PGIM
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/ LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Honors) in Criminology/ Criminology and Criminal Justice.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in Criminology and Criminal Justice with teaching experience, research experience and academic contributions in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/ LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
Subject Area – Geospatial Technologies
i. Candidates must be qualified with a BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Geospatial Technology or BSc. (Special/Honours) Degree having GIS and Remote sensing Subjects.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in Geoinformatics/GIS and Remote sensing/Image Processing/Web GIS/GIS Programming/GIS Modelling and other GIS related subjects.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Computer Science.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Mathematics.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Postgraduate Qualifications related to Combinatorics or Numerical Analysis.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
SUBJECT AREA – Environmental Management and Forestry
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Forestry and Environmental Science/Zoology/Botany/Agriculture
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate Qualifications in relevant discipline.
SUBJECT AREA – Environmental Economist for Resource Economic Unit
i . Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Biological Sciences/Agriculture/Physical Science/Economics
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate Qualifications in Resource Economics/Environmental Economics/Agricultural Economics
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF POLYMER SCIENCE
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
SUBJECT AREA – Polymer Science/Polymer Technology /Material Science/ Material Engineering
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Polymer Science/Polymer Chemistry/Chemistry/Material Science and Engineering/Chemical and Process Engineering/Physics
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in the field of Polymer Science/Polymer Technology /Material Science/ Material Engineering and teaching experience/industrial experience in the field of Plastic and rubber processing and Technology
SUBJECT AREA – Industrial Management/Operations Management/Production Management /Technology Management
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Industrial Management/Information Technology and Management/Management and Information Technology/Operations and Technology Management.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in the field of Industrial Management/Operations Management/Production Management/Technology Management and teaching experience/Industrial experience in the field of Industrial Management.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
SUBJECT AREA – FOOD ENGINEERING
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering or Agriculture/ Agricultural Technology and Management (specialized in Agricultural Engineering).
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in Food Engineering / Food Process Engineering or related disciplines with expertise in food process line optimization.
SUBJECT AREA – FOOD CHEMISTRY
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Chemistry.
ii Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in Food Science,/Food Science and Technology/ Food Chemistry or related disciplines.
SUBJECT AREA – MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Agricultural Technology and Management/ Agriculture specialized in Agribusiness Management or Management studies.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in Food related Marketing/Management and Economics or related disciplines.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Chemistry.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in Physical/Analytical Chemistry having post-doctoral experience.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY UNIT
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Molecular Biology/Zoology
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree in Violrology or related discipline with teaching experience in Animal or Human Virology.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Entrepreneurship
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate Qualifications in relevant discipline.
Prefered Subject Areas –
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and SMEs/Intelligence and Belief Management/Managing Creativity and Innovations/New Venture Creation/ Corporate Entrepreneurship/ Business Plan Development/ Managing Entrepreneurial Growth/ Research Methods in Entrepreneurship /Global Business Management/ Contemporary issues in Entrepreneurship/Research study in Entrepreneurship
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF DECISION SCIENCES
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i .Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/ Honors) Degree in Statistics.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have Postgraduate qualifications in Statistics.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Accounting.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated experience in conducting Skills Development Programmes in Accounting and teaching Business Communication in English at recognized universities and having Professional Qualifications in Accounting.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
Subject Area – Artificial Intelligence (with focus on Machine Learning)
i. Candidates must be qualified with a BSc. (Special/Honors) Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/ Artificial Intelligence
ii. Preference will be given to those who have teaching and Project Supervision experience in the above subject areas.
AND
having industry recognized certifications related to AI/ML Project deployment on AWS/Microsoft Azure/Google Cloud Platforms
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
FACULTY OF COMPUTING
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING
POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY)
i. Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelors (Special/Honors) Degree in Computing or a related discipline.
ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in the areas of Scientific Computing, Soft Computing, Numerical & Formal Methods, Cyber Security, Grid/Cloud Computing, Robotics, Network Management or related Computing sub – disciplines.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
POST OF SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (GRADE I)/ SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (GRADE II)/ ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
i. Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Honors).
ii. Preference will be given to those who have qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Honours) in Engineering/Physical Sciences/Information Technology.
Note – The applicants who applied for the Post of Assistant Librarian/Senior Assistant Librarian will have to face written aptitude test in the event of receiving a high number of applications.
Visit the online application portal to apply – https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk
Salary:
A) Senior Professor – U-AC 5(I)
Rs.237,530 – 11×5300 –295,830 p.m. (as at 01.01.2025)
Approximate Gross Salary Rs.511,466/-+21 % of basic Salary as Research allowance
B) Professor – U-AC 5(II)
Rs.198,280 – 13×4850 – 261,330 p.m. (as at 01.01.2025)
Approximate Gross Salary Rs.427,362/-+21 % of basic Salary as Research allowance
C) Senior Lecturer Grade I / Senior Assistant Librarian Grade I – U-AC 3(I)
Rs.160,520 – 7×3900 – 187,820 p.m. (as at 01.01.2025)
Approximate Gross Salary Rs. 326,980/- +21 % of basic Salary as Research allowance
D) Senior Lecturer Grade II/ Senior Assistant Librarian Grade II – U-AC 3(II)
Rs.138,980 – 11×2940 – 171,320 p.m. (as at 01.01.2025)
Approximate Gross Salary RS. 287,145/- +21 % of basic Salary as Research allowance
E) Lecturer (Unconfirmed) – U-AC 3(III)
Rs.121,340 – 5×2940 – 136,040 p.m. (as at 01.01.2025)
Approximate Gross Salary Rs. 237,197/- + 21 % of basic Salary as Research allowance
F) Lecturer (Probationary)/ Assistant Librarian – U-AC 3 (IV)
Rs.94,400 – 10×2400 –118,400 p.m. (as at 01.01.2025)
Approximate Gross Salary Rs. 180,152/- + 21 % of basic Salary as Research allowance
BENEFITS: Senior Professor/ Professor/ Senior Lecturer (Grade I)/ Senior Lecturer (Grade II)/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) /Lecturer (Probationary)/ Senior Assistant Librarian (Grade I)/ Senior Assistant Librarian (Grade II)/ Assistant Librarian
- Selected candidates will contribute 10% from their monthly salary to the Universities Provident Fund while the University will make a contribution of 15% of their salary of which 8% will be credited to Universities Pension Fund and 7% to the Universities Provident Fund. In addition they will become contributors to the Employees’ Trust Fund which the University will contribute an amount equivalent to 3% of the Salary.
- Gratuity payment in accordance with the provisions of the payment of Gratuity Act 12 of 1983.
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)/ Senior Assistant Librarian (Grade II) and above are eligible for one year of Sabbatical Leave with full pay or two years without pay on completion of seven years of service. Further those proceeding abroad during the Sabbatical Leave Period are eligible to receive full air passage for self and spouse subject to maximum value of Rs. 750,000.00
APPLICATIONS & PARTICULARS
Applications should be submitted through the Online Application Process only. To apply online visit https://hrms.sjp.ac.lk to access the online application portal directly.
Download Scheme of Recruitment – Medical/Dental
Download Scheme of Recruitment – Non Medical/Dental
Online applications must be submitted on or before 08th December 2025.
Applicants who work as permanent employees in the University System/Government Departments/Corporations and Statutory Boards should upload the consent to release letter from the Head of the Institution.
Download the Consent to Release Letter (For Permanent Employees Only)
Applicants will receive an email confirming the successful submission and will not allow to edit the application after submitting it. All future announcements will be notified via email only.
The University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates. Applications that do not confirm to the requirements and incomplete applications will be rejected without intimation
Registrar
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila
Nugegoda
13.11.2025
