OUSL Lecturer (On Contract) Vacancy 2026 – Accounting and Finance
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Lecturer (On Contract) in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies.
The official vacancy advertisement is dated 09 October 2026, and applications must be submitted on or before 31 October 2026.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
🏢 Faculty: Faculty of Management Studies
📚 Department: Accounting and Finance
💼 Position: Lecturer (On Contract)
🎓 Qualification: Special/Honours Degree with First Class or Second Class Upper Division
💰 Monthly Salary Scale: Rs. 70,000 (Including EPF and ETF)
⏳ Initial Appointment: 06 Months
🕘 Availability: Full-Time
📧 Application Method: Email with CV
📅 Closing Date: 31 October 2026
English Notice
1. Available Position
Position: Lecturer (On Contract)
Department: Department of Accounting and Finance
Faculty: Faculty of Management Studies
The official advertisement does not specify the number of available vacancies.
2. Minimum Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Special/Honours Degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Accounting and Finance
- Banking
The degree must have been awarded with either:
- First Class, or
- Second Class (Upper Division).
Relevant experience in the field is preferred.
3. Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to independently handle assigned tasks.
- Ability to contribute to academic programme development and coordination.
The selected candidate must be available on a full-time basis.
4. Appointment Duration
The initial appointment period is six months.
The appointment may be extended for up to four years, depending on performance.
5. Monthly Remuneration
Monthly Salary Scale: Rs. 70,000
The official advertisement specifies that this amount is inclusive of EPF and ETF.
Applicants should not interpret EPF and ETF as additional payments on top of the stated Rs. 70,000.
6. How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) by email.
Application Email: hdacf@ou.ac.lk
Required Email Subject: Application for the Lecturer on Contract
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The university reserves the right to shortlist candidates, and shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.
7. Inquiries
Contact: Head, Department of Accounting and Finance
Telephone: 0112881424 / 0112881255 / 0718607498
Contact Person: Dr. Asanka Senevirathne
8. Official Source
Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
Issuing Authority: Acting Registrar
Advertisement Date: 09 October 2026
Applicants should carefully review the original vacancy advertisement before applying.
Application Closing Date: 31 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.
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