Open University of Sri Lanka Director Vacancy 2026 – CITES

This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was October 16, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The Open University of Sri Lanka invites applications for the post of Director, Center for Information Technology Education Services (CITES).
This opportunity is open only to eligible Permanent Academic Staff Members of the University.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
💼 Post: Director
💻 Centre: Center for Information Technology Education Services (CITES)
👥 Eligibility: Permanent Academic Staff – Internal Staff Only
🎓 Academic Level: Senior Lecturer Grade II or Above
💰 Additional Allowance: 25% of Basic Salary per Month
📅 Notice Date: 25 September 2026
⏰ Closing Date: 16 October 2026
English Notice
🎓 Eligibility
Applications are invited from Permanent Academic Staff Members of the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Applicants should:
- Be in the category of Senior Lecturer Grade II or above.
- Have a vision and keen interest in the area of Computing.
💼 Duties, Functions & Responsibilities
The Director of CITES will be responsible for duties including:
- Overall academic and administrative management of CITES in accordance with University guidelines, rules and regulations.
- Maintaining inventories and documents relating to equipment received and disposed of.
- Convening meetings of the Board of Management and other relevant bodies.
- Submitting activity reports of CITES to relevant Faculty Boards every three months.
- Appointing visiting staff, including visiting academics, online tutors and course tutors, for course delivery.
- Representing CITES in the Senate of the OUSL on invitation.
- Performing other duties necessary for the effective operation of CITES.
💰 Allowance
The appointed Director will receive an allowance equivalent to 25% of the basic salary per month in addition to normal emoluments.
📝 How to Apply
Applications should include:
- Full Name
- Address
- Date of Birth and Age
- Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Experience
- Other relevant details
- A brief account of what the applicant proposes to achieve if appointed as Director of CITES
Applications should be forwarded through the relevant Head of Division/Department and Dean of the Faculty to:
Deputy Registrar / Academic Establishment
The Open University of Sri Lanka
⚠️ Important
This vacancy is for eligible Permanent Academic Staff Members of the Open University of Sri Lanka only.
⏰ Closing Date
16 October 2026
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.
