Senior Lecturer vacancy at University of Peradeniya

Job Description

UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

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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.

Faculty oF science

01) Dean’s Office

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

• Applications are entertained for the above post(s) from suitable candidates holding a B.Sc. Honours/ Special degree in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology or Zoology.
• In addition to the above qualification, candidates who are applying for Lecturer (unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Grade II/I should hold postgraduate qualification as stipulated in the relevant circulars in the field of Environmental Biology/ Science or Life Sciences.
• Preference will be given to candidates with research and training experience in ecosystem change, environmental monitoring, water quality and aquatic pollution.
• Experience in teaching in a broad spectrum of courses in environmental science at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and experience in supervising undergraduate and/ or postgraduate research in the area of environmental science will be an added qualification. ( The selected candidate will be assigned to the newly established Department of Environmental & Industrial Science).

02)  Department  of Physics

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

• The Department is looking for candidates holding the B.Sc. Special/ Honours degree in Physics.
• Candidates who are applying for Lecturer (unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Grade II/I should have postgraduate qualification as stipulated in the relevant circulars.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields:

1 , Astrophysics

2.  Atmospheric Physics

3.  Bio/Medical Physics

4.  Computational Physics

5.  Nuclear Physics/ Nuclear Engineering

• Training/ experience and research publication in the above-mentioned fields will be considered as an added qualification.
• Postgraduate level coursework followed in the core areas of physics is considered an extra qualification.

03)  Department  of Statistics & Computer Science

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

• The Department is especially looking for candidates holding the B.Sc. special degree in Computer Science, B.Sc. special degree in Statistics, B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering or B.Sc. degree in Software Engineering. Postgraduate qualifications as stipulated in the relevant circulars are essential qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer Grade II/I.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have postgraduate qualifications in the fields of;

1.      Data Science, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics

2.      Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics

3.      Software Engineering

4.      Computer Networks

5.      Information Security, Cyber Security

6.      Multidimensional Data Modelling

7.      Non-parametric Statistics

8.      Categorical Data Modelling

• Training/ experience in theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Data Science or related fields will be an added qualification for an applicant with postgraduate qualifications.
• Having professional qualifications or industry experience in the following areas will also be an added qualification.

1.      Computer Network Management

2.      Cloud-based data management and analytics platforms

3.      Advanced Statistical Tools

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.