University Vacancies Sri Lanka
March 28, 2026
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Academic Vacancies 2026 – Lecturers, Professors, Instructors & Research Assistants
The Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka has called applications for a large number of academic and temporary vacancies in several faculties including Agricultural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Computing, Geomatics, Management Studies, Medicine, and Social Sciences & Languages. Available posts include Senior Professor, Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Temporary Research Assistant, Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Instructor in Computer Technology, and Instructor in Physical Education. Applicants should carefully check the required qualifications, faculty-wise vacancies, salary scales, and closing dates before submitting applications.
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Vacancies 2026
The Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka has invited applications for academic and temporary vacancies in multiple faculties and units.
Main Closing Date: 10.04.2026
Closing Date for Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) Posts: 30.04.2026
Institution: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 02, Belihuloya
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Dean’s Office: Temporary Research Assistant – Industrial Training & Project Coordination (01)
- Department of Agribusiness Management: Food Business Management (01)
- Department of Export Agriculture: Plant Protection (01), Soil Science (01), Crop Production Technology (01)
- Department of Livestock Production: Aquatic Bio-resource Technology and Management (01)
Preference is given to candidates with postgraduate qualifications and relevant field or industry experience.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Dean’s Office: Temporary Research Assistant (01)
- Department of Food Science and Technology: Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) (01), Food Science & Technology Lecturer post (01)
- Department of Natural Resources: Earth Science (01), Environmental Science (02), Atmospheric Science (01)
- Department of Physical Sciences and Technology: Computer Science & Technology (02), Chemical Technology (01), Applied Physics (01)
- Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education: Physical Education (03), Sport Sciences (01)
Relevant teaching, practical, research and professional experience will be an added advantage.
Faculty of Computing
- Dean’s Office: Temporary Research Assistant (01)
- Department of Data Science: Data Science (01)
- Department of Software Engineering: Software Engineering (02)
Subject areas include Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, NLP, Statistical Modelling, Big Data, Software Testing, HCI, IT Auditing and related computing fields.
Faculty of Geomatics
- Department of Remote Sensing and GIS: GIS (02), Remote Sensing (02)
- Department of Surveying and Geodesy: Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) – Surveying and Geodesy (01)
- Other Posts: Land Management (01), Hydrographic Surveying (01), Geodesy (01), Land Surveying (01)
Postgraduate qualifications and recognized professional or industry experience in surveying-related fields will be preferred.
Faculty of Management Studies
- Department of Accountancy & Finance: Banking and Insurance (01), Temporary Assistant Lecturer (01)
- Department of Business Management: Business Management (01)
- Department of Marketing Management: Marketing Management (01)
- Department of Tourism Management: Hospitality Management (01)
Preference is given to applicants who have studied the listed undergraduate subject combinations and relevant industry-related areas.
Faculty of Medicine
- Dean’s Office: Pediatrics (01), Pharmacology (01), Pathology (01), Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Physiology (01)
- Department of Physiology: Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) (01), Lecturer posts (03)
- Department of Anatomy: Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) (01), Lecturer posts (04)
- Departments with Chair Posts: Parasitology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics
- Other Lecturer Posts: Pathology (01), Psychiatry (02), Obstetrics & Gynecology (02)
MBBS or BDS is required for several medicine-related posts. MD / board certification or PhD will be preferred where relevant.
Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages
- Department of Economics and Statistics: Economics (02), Statistics (02), Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Economics (01)
- Department of English Language Teaching: English (02)
- Department of Geography and Environmental Management: Geography (01)
- Department of Information Technology: Information Technology (01)
- Department of Languages: Sinhala (02), Translation Studies (01)
- Department of Social Sciences: Sociology (01)
For some posts, ability to teach in both Sinhala and English mediums is an advantage.
Research Centres, Units & Other Posts
- Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination: Temporary Research Assistant (01)
- Faculties of Medicine / Social Sciences & Languages / Agricultural Sciences: Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II (03)
- Physical Education Unit: Instructor in Physical Education Gr. II (01)
- Faculty of Management Studies / Centre for Computer Studies: Temporary Instructor in Computer Technology (02)
Physical Education applicants with coaching experience in Karate, Taekwondo, Wrestling and Weight Lifting will have an added advantage.
Salary Scales
- Senior Professor (Chair): Rs. 237,530 – 295,830 p.m.
- Professor (Chair): Rs. 198,280 – 261,330 p.m.
- Senior Lecturer Gr. I: Rs. 160,520 – 187,820 p.m.
- Senior Lecturer Gr. II: Rs. 138,980 – 171,320 p.m.
- Lecturer (Unconfirmed): Rs. 121,340 – 136,040 p.m.
- Lecturer (Probationary): Rs. 94,400 – 118,400 p.m.
- Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II: Rs. 85,305 – 128,505 p.m.
- Temporary Instructor in Computer Technology: Rs. 85,305 fixed initial salary
- Temporary Research Assistant: Rs. 76,399 fixed
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer: Rs. 76,399 fixed
Application Process & Important Notes
- Use the prescribed application form and attach certified copies of degree, professional and experience certificates.
- Applications for general posts should be sent to Deputy Registrar (Academic Establishments), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 02, Belihuloya.
- Applications for Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) posts should be sent to the Vice Chancellor.
- Main closing date: 10.04.2026
- Senior Professor / Professor (Chair) closing date: 30.04.2026
- Applicants applying for more than one post must submit separate applications.
- Public Service / Corporation / Statutory Board applicants should forward applications through the proper channel.
- Advance scanned copies can be emailed to academicest@adm.sab.ac.lk before the closing date.
- Inquiries: academicest@adm.sab.ac.lk / 045 2280215
Click Below for Application, Vacancy Details & Qualifications
Please read the official advertisement, application form and qualification guidelines carefully before applying.Posts of Academic Support Staff
Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II,
Instructor in Physical Education Gr. II,
Temporary Instructor in Computer Technology
