Open University Lecturer & Senior Lecturer Vacancies 2026 – Electrical and Computer Engineering
⚡ Quick Information
🏢 Employer: The Open University of Sri Lanka
🏛️ Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Technology
📚 Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
📍 Location: Colombo Regional Centre
💼 Employment Type: Permanent Academic Posts
📅 Advertisement Date: 20 September 2026
⏳ Closing Date: 13 October 2026
💰 Basic Monthly Salary: Rs. 94,400 – Rs. 187,820
📝 Application Method: Prescribed Academic Application Form
📂 Job Category: Government Jobs / University Vacancies
English Notice
Available Academic Positions
The Open University of Sri Lanka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following academic positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology:
- Lecturer (Probationary)
- Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
The selected candidate will serve at the Colombo Regional Centre.
Educational Qualifications
Lecturer (Probationary)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Honours or Special Degree in one of the following areas:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Mathematics with Computer Science as a subject
- Statistics with Computer Science as a subject
Preference is given to candidates holding a First Class or Second Class Upper Division.
Candidates with a Second Class Lower Division may also be considered. Applicants without a class may be considered if they possess an approved postgraduate qualification, such as a doctoral degree or a master’s degree involving at least 24 months of full-time research in a relevant field.
Candidates must make a presentation before the Selection Committee to demonstrate their teaching ability.
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
Applicants should possess the qualifications required for the post of Lecturer (Probationary), together with:
- A doctoral degree in a relevant field; or
- A master’s degree involving at least 24 months of full-time research in a relevant field.
Applicants should have less than six years of relevant teaching, professional, research or postgraduate study experience.
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Applicants should possess the qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary), together with a relevant doctoral or research-based master’s degree.
At least six years of relevant experience in university teaching, professional work, research or postgraduate studies is required.
Senior Lecturer Grade I
Applicants should possess the qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary), together with a relevant doctoral or research-based master’s degree.
At least 12 years of relevant experience is required. A minimum of six years of this experience should have been obtained after acquiring the relevant postgraduate qualification.
Applicants with a PhD in a relevant specialization will be preferred.
Monthly Salary Scales
Senior Lecturer Grade I
- Salary scale: Rs. 160,520 – 187,820
- Initial salary step: Rs. 160,520
- Academic allowance: 116% plus Rs. 2,200
Senior Lecturer Grade II
- Salary scale: Rs. 138,980 – 171,320
- Initial salary step: Rs. 138,980
- Academic allowance: 116% plus Rs. 2,100
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
- Salary scale: Rs. 121,340 – 136,040
- Initial salary step: Rs. 121,340
- Academic allowance: 102% plus Rs. 1,800
Lecturer (Probationary)
- Salary scale: Rs. 94,400 – 118,400
- Initial salary step: Rs. 94,400
- Academic allowance: 91% plus Rs. 1,200
Cost-of-living and other approved allowances will also be paid according to applicable university regulations.
Additional Benefits
Selected candidates will be entitled to contributions under the University Pension Scheme, University Provident Fund and Employees’ Trust Fund.
Senior Lecturer Grade II and higher-grade appointees may qualify for sabbatical leave after completing the required period of service.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the prescribed application form for academic posts available through the official Open University of Sri Lanka vacancy page.
Applicants currently employed by higher educational institutions, government departments or government corporations must forward their applications through the heads of their respective institutions.
Such applicants are advised to send an advance copy to:
Deputy Registrar – Academic Establishment
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda
Applications must be submitted on or before 13 October 2026.
Applicants should carefully read the official vacancy notice, relevant qualification document, annexures and University Grants Commission circulars before applying.
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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