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⏳ Online applications close: 9 November 2026
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Academic Vacancies 2026: Lecturer and Senior Lecturer Posts in 8 Departments
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has called applications for academic posts in eight departments, from English Language Teaching and Chinese to Computer Science, Economics and Community Medicine. Each department is recruiting across four grades: Senior Lecturer (Grade I and Grade II), Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Lecturer (Probationary). Applications are online only and close on 9 November 2026. This guide lists the degree each department requires, what the notice says it prefers instead, the salaries and the application rules.
Key Facts
Employer: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Posts: Senior Lecturer (Grade I), Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecturer (Probationary)
Departments: 8, in two faculties
Apply: Online only, at hrms.sjp.ac.lk
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Number of vacancies: Not specified in the notice
Departments and Required Degrees
"Required" means the notice says candidates must hold it. "Preferred" means the notice says preference will be given, so applicants without it are not excluded. For most posts the notice adds that, under UGC Circular 721, priority goes to those with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division in their Bachelor's degree.
| Department (faculty) | Required | Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Teaching (Humanities and Social Sciences) | Bachelor's (Special or Honours) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) or English | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in teaching English as a second language or English |
| Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) | Bachelor's in Language (Special or Honours) with Chinese Language | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Chinese Language, with teaching experience and academic contributions in the field |
| Social Statistics, field 1: Statistics and Management | BA (Special or Honours) in Business Statistics, Business Information Systems or a closely relevant discipline | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Business Statistics, Business Information Systems, Business Management or a closely relevant discipline, and commitment to teaching and research linking statistics and management |
| Social Statistics, field 2: Statistics and Data Science | BA (Special or Honours) in Social Statistics, Business Statistics, Data Science or a closely related field | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology or a relevant discipline |
| Information and Communication Technology (Humanities and Social Sciences) | BSc (Special or Honours) in Computer Science. Priority goes to those with a class in the degree | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science or Information Technology, with teaching experience in cybersecurity and networking, and research experience |
| Geography: Geography and Geospatial Technology | BA (Special or Honours) in Geography, or BSc (Special or Honours) in Geospatial Technology | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Geography |
| Economics | BA (Special or Honours) in Economics or Financial Economics, BSc (Special or Honours) in Financial Economics, or a Bachelor of Business (Special or Honours) or Bachelor of Business degree | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Economics, with teaching experience in higher education |
| History and Archaeology: Archaeology | BA (Special or Honours) in Archaeology, or a Bachelor's (Special or Honours) in Architecture, or a BSc (Special or Honours) in Chemistry (as printed) | Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in Archaeology, Architecture or Chemistry, with English-medium university teaching experience, experience in archaeological conservation or laboratory work |
| Community Medicine (Medical Sciences) | MBBS from a recognised university | MD in Community Medicine with Board Certification from the PGIM, University of Colombo |
All degrees must come from a recognised university. The notice does not say how applicants are matched to Senior Lecturer or Lecturer grades, or what experience each grade needs. These points are not specified in the notice.
Salary (Basic Scale, as at 1 January 2025)
| Grade | Salary code and scale (monthly) | Approximate gross, as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer Grade I | U-AC 3 (I): Rs. 160,520 – 7×3,900 – 187,820 | Rs. 326,980 plus a research allowance of 21% of basic salary |
| Senior Lecturer Grade II | U-AC 3 (II): Rs. 138,980 – 11×2,940 – 171,320 | Rs. 287,145 plus a research allowance of 21% of basic salary |
| Lecturer (Unconfirmed) | U-AC 3 (III): Rs. 121,340 – 5×2,940 – 136,040 | Rs. 237,197 plus a research allowance of 21% of basic salary |
| Lecturer (Probationary) | Rs. 94,400 – 10×2,400 – 118,400 | Rs. 180,152 plus a research allowance of 21% of basic salary |
Other Benefits
- You contribute 10% of your monthly salary to the Universities' Provident Fund. The University contributes 15%: 8% to the Universities' Pension Fund and 7% to the Universities' Provident Fund.
- You also become an Employees' Trust Fund contributor, with the University paying 3% of your salary.
- Gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983.
- Senior Lecturer (Grade II) and above: one year of sabbatical leave with full pay, or two years without pay, after seven years of service. Those going abroad on sabbatical receive full air passage for themselves and their spouse, up to Rs. 750,000.
- Study leave with pay for higher education.
How to Apply, Step by Step
- Read the notice and the vacancies page, and choose your department and field.
- Apply online at the University's HRMS portal, hrms.sjp.ac.lk. The notice says applications are accepted online only.
- If you are a permanent employee in the university system, a government department, a corporation or a statutory board, upload a letter from your Head of Institution consenting to your release.
- Submit before the closing date. You will get an email confirming the submission, and you cannot edit the application afterwards.
- Watch your email. The notice says all later announcements are sent by email only.
The University may shortlist applicants. Applications that do not meet the requirements, and incomplete applications, are rejected without informing the applicant.
Applicant Guide
From the notice
- Applications are online only, at hrms.sjp.ac.lk, and must be submitted on or before 9 November 2026.
- Each department lists a required degree and preferences. The degree must be from a recognised university.
- Serving university, government, corporation and statutory board employees must upload a consent-to-release letter from their Head of Institution.
- After submission, applications cannot be edited, and the University communicates only by email.
- Incomplete or non-conforming applications are rejected without notice, and the University may shortlist.
Editor's guidance (general advice, not part of the notice)
The points below are general guidance by GovInfo.lk, not part of the official notice.
- Separate "required" from "preferred". A postgraduate degree is a preference in every department, not a requirement. The first test is the Bachelor's degree named for the department.
- Note the UGC Circular 721 priority. For most departments, a First Class or Second Class Upper Division degree gets priority, so it is worth stating your class clearly.
- Ask your Head of Institution early if you are in service, since the consent letter must be uploaded with the application.
- Check everything before you submit. You cannot change the application afterwards, so check names, qualifications, dates and uploads.
- Use an email address you check daily, because the confirmation and every later announcement arrive only by email, including any shortlist or interview notice.
- Match your degree carefully. The notice lists specific degree titles for each department. If your degree is a close relative, say how it fits and check with the University before relying on it.
- Apply early. Online systems are busiest on the closing day, and the notice gives no closing time.
Before you apply: this post summarises the University's notice of 25 October 2026. Read the full notice on the University's vacancies page for exact wording.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closing date for the USJ academic vacancies?
Online applications must be submitted on or before 9 November 2026.
How do I apply?
Online only, through the University's HRMS portal at hrms.sjp.ac.lk. You receive a confirmation email and cannot edit the application after submitting it.
Which grades are being recruited?
Senior Lecturer (Grade I), Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Lecturer (Probationary), in each of the eight departments.
Do I need a postgraduate degree?
Not according to the notice. It requires a specific Bachelor's degree and says preference goes to those with a doctoral or postgraduate qualification.
What do serving government or university employees need to add?
A letter from the Head of the Institution consenting to their release, uploaded with the online application.
What is the salary?
The basic monthly scales range from Rs. 94,400 (Lecturer, Probationary) to Rs. 187,820 at the top of the Senior Lecturer Grade I scale. The notice also gives approximate gross figures and a 21% research allowance.
Source and Updates
Source: University of Sri Jayewardenepura, "Academic Vacancies" notice signed by the Registrar, 25 October 2026. View the University's vacancies page. 28.10.2026
Prepared by: GovInfo.lk Editorial Team
Last reviewed: 28.10.2026
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