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UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

01) Department of Animal Science

Lecturer (Probationary), Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Senior Lecturer Grade II/ I

The Department is especially looking for candidates having B.Sc.

degree in Agriculture/ Agricultural Technology and Management/

Animal Science and Fisheries from a recognized University.

Candidates who are applying for Lecturer (unconfirmed) and Senior

Lecturer Grade II/I should have postgraduate qualification as

stipulated in relevant circulars in the field related to Genetics and

Animal Breeding or Poultry Science/ Monogastric Nutrition.

02) Department of Agricultural Extension


The Department is looking for candidates having a four years B.Sc. degree in

Agriculture/ Agricultural Technology and Management/ Social Science

Candidates who are applying for Lecturer (unconfirmed) and Senior

Lecturer Grade II/I should have graduate and postgraduate

qualifications as stipulated in relevant circulars in the areas of Rural

Sociology/ Development Sociology/ Environmental Sociology.

Having experience in working with, or partnerships with, public,

private and NGO sector or international organizations will be an

added qualification.

Ability to work in the three languages of (English, Sinhala and Tamil),

is desirable.

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University of Peradeniya, the premier Sri Lankan academic institution, world renowned for excellence in teaching and research, invites suitably qualified

candidates to apply and join its academic staff.

Faculty of Agriculture

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01) Department of English


Applications are entertained from the Bachelor of Arts Special Degree

(Hons) in English only. Postgraduate qualifications in the field of

English as stipulated in relevant circulars are required qualifications

for Lecturer (unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I.

Faculty of Arts

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01) Department of Basic Sciences


Applications are entertained from BDS or MBBS graduates only. A

Postgraduate qualification as stipulated in relevant circulars in the

field of Physiology is a required qualification for Lecturer

(Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I. Undergraduate teaching

experience is an added qualification (Selected candidate will be

assigned to the discipline of Physiology)


Applications are entertained from BDS or MBBS graduates only. A

Postgraduate qualification as stipulated in relevant circulars is a

required qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer

Gr.II/I. Undergraduate teaching experience is an added qualification

(Selected candidate will be assigned to the discipline of General

Anatomy).


Applications are entertained from BDS graduates only. A Postgraduate

qualification as stipulated in relevant circulars is a required

qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I.

Undergraduate teaching experience is an added qualification (Selected

candidate will be assigned to the discipline of Dental Anatomy).

02) Department of Community Dental Health


Applications are entertained from BDS graduates only. MD in

Community Dentistry is an essential qualification for Lecturer

(Unconfirmed) and MD in Community Dentistry with Board

Certification is an essential qualification for Senior Lecturer Grade

II/I. (Selected candidate will be assigned to the discipline of

Community Dentistry)

Faculty of Dental Sciences

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Applications are entertained from BDS graduates only. MD in

Orthodontics is an essential qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed)

and MD in Orthodontics with Board Certification is an essential

qualification for Senior Lecturer Grade II/I. (Selected candidate will be

assigned to the discipline of Orthodontics)

03) Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications are entertained from BDS graduates only. As stipulated

in UGC circular 11/2019 and 11/2019(ii). The essential qualification is

MD in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or MD in Oral Surgery or MS in

Dental Surgery with Board Certification.

04) Department of Oral Pathology


Applications are entertained from MBBS/ BDS or BSc specialized in

Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology and Medical Laboratory Science

graduates only. Postgraduate qualification in Molecular Biology/

Cancer Research are the essential qualifications for Lecturer

(Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Grade II/I. (Selected candidate will

be assigned to the Center for Research in Oral Cancer)

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01) Department of Computer Engineering


B.Sc. (4 year) degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic and

Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Science. For Lecturer

(Unconfirmed), Senior Lecturer preference will be given to candidates

who have postgraduate qualifications as stipulated in relevant

circulars in the field related to software engineering, big data

analytics, data sciences, machine learning, neural networks, artificial

intelligence, computer vision, image processing. Industry experience in

the above fields is an added qualification.

02) Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering


B.Sc. Engineering degree. A Postgraduate qualification as stipulated in

relevant circulars is a required qualification for Lecturer

(Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I. Candidate should have

done a postgraduate in one of the following area is an essential

qualification

(I) Electronics and/ or Instrumentation

(II) Microwave Engineering/ Electronics

(III) Digital Systems and Communication

(IV) Advance Integrated Electronic Design (Chip Design)

(V) Power Systems

(VI) Electrical Machines and dives

In addition to the essential qualifications mentioned above subject

areas, practical exposure is essential. A candidate with a good

research track record will be given priority.

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01) Department of Marketing Management


The Department is specially looking for candidates having a B.Sc. /

BBA degree specialized in Marketing Management and preferably who

have relevant expertise in the fields of Event Management or Event

Marketing and Green Marketing.

Applicants who are applying for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior

Lecturer Gr.II/I should have postgraduate qualification as stipulated

in relevant circulars and also preferably in the above mentioned fields.

02) Department of Business Finance

Professor/ Associate Professor in Finance

As stipulated in UGC circular nos. 11/2019 and 11/2019(ii). Preference

will be given for the candidate who are having extensive research

records in the relevant field of study.


Applications are entertained from the B.Sc./ BBA Special Degree in

Finance only. Preference will be given for the candidates who can teach

following areas

(I). Financial Econometrics

(II) Financial Mathematics

(III) Financial Markets

(IV) Financial Analysis

(V) Financial Derivatives

(VI) Actuarial Management

(VII) Behavioural Finance

Postgraduate qualifications in Finance or above fields as stipulated in

relevant circulars are essential qualifications for Lecturer

(Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I. Candidates who are

having extensive research records in the relevant field of study will be

an added qualification.

Faculty of MANAGEMENT

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01) Department of Biochemistry


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only. Second class

honours or above at the 2nd MBBS examination, a distinction in

Biochemistry and research publications are added qualifications.

02) Department of Community Medicine


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only.

03) Department of Forensic Medicine


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only. MD in

Forensic Medicine with Board Certification is an essential qualification

for Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I.

04) Medical Education Unit


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only. Postgraduate

qualification as stipulated in relevant circulars in the Medical

Education topic (Teaching / learning, curriculum development, student

assessments) is a specialised qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed)

and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I. Postgraduate qualifications in Medical

informatics will be an added qualification.

05) Department of Parasitology


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only.

Faculty of MEDICINE

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06) Department of Pharmacology


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only. MD (General

Medicine) with board certification or PhD related to Pharmacology is

an essential qualification for Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I.

07) Department of Psychiatry


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only. MD in

Psychiatry with Board Certification is essential qualification for Senior

Lecturer Gr.II/I.

08) Department of Surgery


Applications are entertained from MBBS graduates only. MD/MS with

Board Certification, in General Surgery with special interest in lower

GI surgery are essential qualifications for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and

Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I. Additional experience or special training in

specific areas in lower GI surgery will be considered as an added

qualification for the post.

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01) Department of Geology



degree in Geology. Postgraduate qualifications as stipulated in

relevant circulars are essential qualification for Lecturer

(Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Grade II/I.

Preference will be given to the candidates who have postgraduate

qualifications in Structural Geology and/ or Igneous Petrology, and

should be able to teach at least three of the following subjects.

(I) Structural Geology

(II) Igneous Petrology

(III) Field Geology

(IV) Crystallography

(V) Seismology

02) Department of Mathematics



special degree in Mathematics or four year Statistics and operations

research degree. Postgraduate qualifications as stipulated in relevant

circulars are essential qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and

Senior Lecturer Grade II/I. Preference will be given to the candidates

who have postgraduate qualifications in Analysis, Algebra and Fluid

Mechanics.

Faculty of science

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01) Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Lecturer (Probationary), Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Senior Lecturer Grade II/ I Applications are entertained from the BVSc. Graduates with Second

class honours or above and got registered in the Veterinary Council of

Sri Lanka, as Veterinary Surgeons. “A” grade in the CWZA Medicine,

CWZA Surgery & CWZA Reproduction in the final BVSc examination

and Teaching Skills to Veterinary undergraduates are preferred

qualifications. Postgraduate qualifications as stipulated in relevant

circulars are essential qualifications for Lecturer (unconfirmed) and

Senior Lecturer Grade II/I.

Qualifications

(Important)

Please refer the relevant UGC circulars for field of specialization and other

requirement.

Qualifications for Lecturer (Probationary), Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior

Lecturer Gr. I/ Gr. II

UGC circular Nos. 721, 935, 08/2016, 8/2016 (ii), 07/2018 and

Establishments Circular Letter No. 08/2016 (i), 3/2018

Remuneration and other benefits (i). Remuneration

Post

Salary scale for the year 2020

Lecturer (Prob.) {(U-AC 3(IV))} Rs.54,600 – 10x1335 – 67,950 p.m. Lecturer (Unconfirmed){(U-AC 3(III))} Rs.69,580 – 5x1630 – 77,730 p.m. Snr. Lecturer Gr.II/I Rs.79,360 – 11x1630 – 97,290 p.m. Snr. Lecturer Gr.II /I Rs.91,310 – 7x2170 – 106,500 p.m. Associate Professor {(U-AC 4} Rs.102,160 – 13x2170 – 130,370 p.m. Professor {(U-AC 5(II)} Rs.117,350 – 13x2700 – 152,450 p.m.

Faculty of veterinary medicine & animal

science

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In addition to the above salaries, the following allowances will be paid considering the present Basic Salary

(I) Cost of Living Allowance, (Currently Rs.7800.00 p.m.)

(II) Academic Allowance,

Lecturer (Probationary)/ - 115% of the Basic Salary p.m.

Lecturer (Unconfirmed) - 131% do

Snr. Lecturer Gr.II/ - 151% do

Snr. Lecturer Gr.I / - 151% do

Associate Professor - 157% do

Professor - 162% do

Senior Professor - 167% do

(III) Research Allowance - 35% of the Basic Salary p.m.

(IV) Additional Monthly Allowance - 20% of the Basic Salary p.m.

(ii). Other Benefits

* Entitled for Sabbatical leave, Study leave, Conference leave, Special leave as and

when applicable. * Loan facilities.

* University quarters will be provided subject to availability.

* Air tickets for teacher and spouse when travelling on sabbatical leave.

Provident Fund & Pension Fund Permanent employees of the University are required to contribute 10% of their

monthly salary to the Universities Provident Fund and the University contributes

a sum equivalent to 18% of their monthly salary of which 8% will be credited to

the Universities Pension Fund, 7% to the Universities Provident Fund (UPF) and

3% to the Employees' Trust Fund (ETF).

Remuneration details

For remuneration details refer:

UGC circular No. 17/2016 (v) (Salary)

UGC Circular Letter 02/2014 (Cost of Living Allowance)

UGC Circular No.1000 (Research Allowance)

UGC Circular No.13/2017 (Academic Allowance)

UGC Circular No.07/2014 (Additional Allowance)

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Applications

The application form and relevant information could be downloaded from the

University Website: www.pdn.ac.lk.

How to apply

(I) Use downloaded applications only

(II) The post applied should clearly mentioned in the application (one post only)

(III) The post applied for, should be marked on the top left hand corner of the

envelope.

(IV) The candidates who apply for more than one post should submit separate

applications in separate covers for each post.

(V) Permanent staff candidates in Public Service, Corporations, Statutory Boards

and Universities should forward their applications through respective Heads

of Institutions (Health Ministry employees should submit through the

Director General/ Deputy Director General of Ministry of Health), within two

weeks of the closing date of application. They may send an advance copy of the

application on or before 11-02-2020 to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar,

Academic Establishments Division, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.

Applications which are not received through proper channels will not be

considered.

Special Note Post of Professor

Applicants should be submitted the following documents to the Vice-Chancellor

office on or before 25-02-2020. All the documents which are not received

on or before the closing date will not be considered. (Please note that

before submitting the application for the post of Professor, should

strictly follow the UGC circular Nos. 11/2019 & 11/2019 (ii))

Applicant should submit the following documents

* Application - 20 copies

* CV - 20 copies

* Section 1 - 02 copies

* Section 2 - 03 copies

* Section 3.1 - 03 copies

* Section 3.2 & 3.3 - 02 copies

* Titles of 05 outstanding papers - 03 copies

* Any other relevant documents - 03 copies

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* A list of the applicant’s contribution to:

(i) Teaching and Academic Development

(ii) Dissemination of Knowledge, and University and national Development

Under the titles and substitutes of Section 1 and 3 of the Marking Scheme.

* Three copies of each research publication and scholarly work by the applicant

pertaining to Section 2.1 and 2.2 of the Marking Scheme

* Evidence for substantive citation of the applicant’s work by others,

* Titles of five (05) outstanding research papers/ publications by the applicant

* A list of creative works and Patents in the relevant field by the applicant, with

evidence.

Note: The applicant shall not submit a self-evaluation.

Post of Lecturer (Probationary)/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) Senior Lecturer Gr.II/ Gr.I.

The duly completed applications (downloaded from the Web Site) on prescribed forms

together with copies of relevant certificates, documents (degree certificates, academic

transcripts, service certificates etc.) should be sent under Registered Cover to reach the

Senior Assistant Registrar, Academic Establishments Division, University of Peradeniya,

Peradeniya, on or before 11-02-2020.

Incomplete applications, applications not in the relevant format (not downloaded from

the Web Site), applications without supporting documents (degree certificates, academic

transcripts, Service certificates etc.), and applications received after the closing date will

not be considered. Applications will not be entertained if they are handed over in person.

The University will not bear the responsibility for such submissions.

University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates and call for

interview such candidates only.

Actg. Registrar,

University of Peradeniya.

Peradeniya.

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