Lecture vacancy at University of Peradeniya

Job Description

UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

JOIN THE LEADER IN HIGHER EDUCATION 

University of Peradeniya, the premier Sri Lankan academic institution, world renowned for excellence in teaching and research, will entertain applications from suitably qualified persons for the following permanent posts until 31.08.2022.

01) Department of Marketing Management

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

The Department is specially looking for candidates holding a BBA/BBM/B.Sc. Honours who have specialized in Marketing Management.

Applicants who are applying for the posts of Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr.II/I should have postgraduate qualifications as stipulated in relevant circulars and work experience in the related field. Preference will be given to those who can teach the following subject areas:

*  Digital Marketing          

* Marketing Analytics

*  Social Marketing

Having an extensive research record in the relevant fields of study and professional qualifications in the Marketing Management discipline will be considered as an added qualification for the above posts.

02) Department of Management Studies

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

The Department is specially looking for candidates having a BBA/BBM/B.Sc./B.Com Honours/ Special degree in Organizational Management/ Business Administration/ Business Economics.

Applicants who are applying for the posts of Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Gr. II/I should have postgraduate qualification as stipulated in relevant circulars and work experience in the related field. Preference will be given for those who can teach the following subject areas:

• Strategic Management  Econometrics
• International Business  Applied Industrial Economics
• Public Sector Management      Managerial Economics
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
• Development Economics

Having an extensive research record in the relevant fields of study will be considered as an added qualification for the above posts.

Remuneration and other benefits

( i). Remuneration

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 Rs.79,360 – 11x1630 – 97,290 p.m.

Snr. Lecturer Gr.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.

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

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

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

(ii). Other Benefits

*        Entitlement to Sabbatical Leave, Study Leave, Conference Leave, and 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

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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 No.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)

Applications & format of referee report

The application, referee report form and relevant information could be downloaded from the University Website: www.pdn.ac.lk.

How to apply

(I)  Use downloaded applications & format of referee reports only

(II) The post applied for should be 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 under separate cover for each post.

(V) It is compulsory to submit two non-related referee reports (downloaded from the University web site)  along with the application under sealed envelope or

Referees may be requested to send the referee reports directly addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of this University indicating “Name of the applicant, post applied & the Department” at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

(VI) Permanent staff candidates in Public Service, Corporations, Statutory Boards and Universities should forward their applications through respective Heads of Institutions (Employees of the Ministry of Health should submit their applications through the Director General/ Deputy Director General of Ministry of Health) , within two weeks of the closing date of application. They should send an advance copy of the application on or before 31.08.2022 to reach the Senior Assistant

Registrar, Academic Establishments Division, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. Applications which are not received through proper channels will be rejected.

Application

Curriculum Vitae

Self-Assessments Report

Section 1      -  Teaching, Scholarship and Academic Development

Section 2      -           Research, Scholarship and Creative Work

Section 3      -           Contribution to University and National/ International Development ( as per UGC circular No. 916)

( If the applicant does not possess the PhD. Degree, he or she should have 15 nos. of publications in indexed journals (hard copy with electronic copy) for the post of Professor)

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, referees reports and other relevant documents (copies of NIC, birth certificate, 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 31.08.2022.

Incomplete applications, applications and referees reports not in the relevant format (not downloaded from the Web Site), applications without supporting documents ( copies of NIC, birth certificate, degree certificates, academic transcripts, Service certificates etc.), and applications received after the closing date will be rejected. Applications will not be entertained if they are handed over in person. The University will not bear responsibility for such submissions.

University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates and to call for interviews such candidates only.

Actg. Registrar,

University of Peradeniya.

Peradeniya.