GWUIM Lecturer and Senior Lecturer Vacancies 2026
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 23, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for permanent Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions.
Vacancies are available in the Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences and Management Studies and the Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology.
⚡ Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
💼 Posts: Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
📚 Post Levels: 4
🏢 Faculties: 2
🏛️ Departments: 3
📌 Appointment: Permanent
⏳ Probation Period: 3 Years
💰 Salary Range: Rs. 94,400 – 187,820
📝 Application: Online and Signed Hard Copy
📅 Advertisement Date: 25 August 2026
🔴 Closing Date: 23 September 2026
English Notice
Available Academic Positions
Applications are accepted for the following positions:
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
- Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
- Lecturer (Probationary)
Available Faculties and Departments
Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences and Management Studies
Department of Indigenous Social Sciences
Areas of expertise:
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Geography
Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology
Department of Indigenous Medical Resources
Areas of expertise include:
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
- Pharmaceutical Regulations and Law
- Drug Safety, Efficacy and Toxicology
- Medicinal Plant Cultivation and Commercialization
- Digital Agriculture
- Smart Farming Technologies
- Climate and Green Financing
- Agribusiness
- Multi-omics in Medicinal Resources
- Agri-Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology and Computational Biology
- Agronomy
- Organic Farming
- Crop Science
- Agroecology
Department of Indigenous Health Sciences
Areas of expertise include:
- Yoga Asana Practical from Basic to Advanced Levels
- Therapeutic Applications of Yoga Asanas
- Advanced Pranayama
- Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Ayurveda Principles and Therapies
- Naturopathy
- Swasthavritta
- Panchakarma
- Therapeutic Applications
- Ayurvedic Dietetics and Nutrition
- Tourism Management
- Hospitality Management
- Health Tourism
- Health Service Management
- Health Economics
- Healthcare Management
Lecturer (Probationary) Qualifications
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A degree with specialization in the relevant subject with First Class or Second Class Upper Division Honours
OR
- A degree with specialization in the relevant subject with Second Class Lower Division Honours
OR
- A degree with specialization in the relevant subject without Honours, or another degree with at least Second Class Honours, together with a relevant postgraduate degree of at least two academic years containing a research thesis or dissertation
Other academic or professional qualifications and experience approved by the University Grants Commission may also be considered.
Candidates must make a presentation before the selection committee to demonstrate their teaching ability.
Lecturer (Unconfirmed) Qualifications
Applicants should possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary) under the applicable categories.
They should also possess a relevant Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree but have less than the six years of experience specified for recruitment to Senior Lecturer Grade II.
Senior Lecturer Grade II Qualifications
Applicants should possess the required basic Lecturer qualifications together with an appropriate Doctoral Degree or research-based Master’s Degree in the relevant field.
Applicants should also possess at least six years of experience in one or more of the following:
- University-level teaching
- Professional work
- Research at a recognized institution
- Postgraduate studies undertaken to obtain the required qualification
Senior Lecturer Grade I Qualifications
Applicants should possess the required academic and postgraduate qualifications together with at least twelve years of relevant experience.
At least six of those years should have been completed after obtaining the required postgraduate qualification.
Relevant experience may include:
- University-level teaching
- Professional experience
- Research at a recognized institution
- Postgraduate studies
Applicants should read the full official advertisement and the applicable University Grants Commission circulars before applying.
Salary Scales
Senior Lecturer Grade I
Salary scale: Rs. 160,520 – 187,820 per month
Salary code: U-AC 3(I)
Initial salary step: Rs. 160,520
Academic allowance: 116% plus Rs. 2,200
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Salary scale: Rs. 138,980 – 171,320 per month
Salary code: U-AC 3(II)
Initial salary step: Rs. 138,980
Academic allowance: 116% plus Rs. 2,100
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
Salary scale: Rs. 121,340 – 136,040 per month
Salary code: U-AC 3(III)
Initial salary step: Rs. 121,340
Academic allowance: 102% plus Rs. 1,800
Lecturer (Probationary)
Salary scale: Rs. 94,400 – 118,400 per month
Salary code: U-AC 3(IV)
Initial salary step: Rs. 94,400
Academic allowance: 91% plus Rs. 1,200
Salary and academic allowances will be paid according to Commission Circular No. 02/2025 dated 01 April 2025.
The cost-of-living allowance and other approved allowances will also be paid.
Conditions of Service
These are permanent positions, and appointments will be subject to a three-year probationary period.
Selected employees will contribute 10% of their earnings to the Universities Provident Fund. The University will contribute 7% to the Universities Provident Fund, 8% to the Pension Fund and 3% to the Employees’ Trust Fund, subject to the applicable regulations.
Applicants employed in higher educational institutions, government departments or government corporations must submit their applications through the relevant Head of Institution or Department.
How to Apply
Applicants must first submit the application online through:
After submitting the online application, applicants should download and print it.
The printed application containing the original signature, relevant official rubber stamps and certified copies of certificates must be sent to:
Deputy Registrar
Academic Establishments Division
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
Kandy Road
Yakkala
Sri Lanka
The name of the post applied for must be clearly written on the upper-left corner of the envelope.
Only certified copies submitted with the application will be considered at the interview.
Government employees should forward their applications through the Head of their Department or Institution. If an institutional delay is expected, an advance copy should be submitted before the deadline.
Important Conditions
The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates and invite only shortlisted applicants for an interview.
Applications will be rejected if they are:
- Incomplete
- Submitted after the closing date
- Submitted in an incorrect format
- Not downloaded through the University recruitment system
- Submitted without satisfying the relevant qualifications
Contact Details
Deputy Registrar – Academic Establishments Division
Telephone: 033 221 5827
Email: drae@gwu.ac.lk
Closing Date
Both the online application and signed hard-copy documents must be submitted on or before 23 September 2026.
Official Sources
University Website:
https://gwu.ac.lk/
Online Application:
http://recruitment.gwu.ac.lk/
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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