Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) has launched one of its largest-ever recruitment campaigns, inviting applications for permanent academic and administrative positions across all seven faculties and the university library. With over 100 vacancies available, this initiative aims to strengthen the university’s teaching, research, and operational capabilities.
Comprehensive List of Available Positions
1. Faculty of Agriculture
- Department of Plant Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Specializations: Modern crop protection technologies, plant breeding
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Science and Postharvest Technology
- Focus areas: Food chemistry, nutrition, microbiology, packaging
- Department of Agricultural Systems
- Professor in Agricultural Systems/Economics/Extension
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, and Water Resource Management
- Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Sciences
- Professor in Agricultural Engineering/Soil Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Irrigation Engineering, Waste Management, Hydrology
2. Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Department of Physical Sciences
- Professor in Physics/Mathematics
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Physics, Statistics
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Professor in Biological Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Molecular Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Plant Physiology
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Chemistry (Physical/Inorganic preferred)
- Department of Computing
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering
- Department of Health Promotion
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer for candidates with B.Sc. in Health Promotion or MBBS
3. Faculty of Management Studies
- Department of Accountancy & Finance
- Professor in Accountancy & Finance
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Blockchain Accounting, Financial Analytics, AI in Finance
- Department of Business Management
- Professor in Business Management
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Strategic Management, Sustainability
- Department of Human Resource Management
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in HR Analytics, Strategic HRM
- Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Professor in Tourism & Hospitality
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Event Management, Food & Beverage Service
- Department of Information Systems
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Database Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science
4. Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences
- Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Physiology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Pathology, Forensic Medicine
- Professors and Senior Lecturers/Lecturers for MBBS-qualified candidates, with preference for MD/PhD holders in specialized fields.
5. Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
- Department of Social Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sociology
- Department of Humanities
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mass Communication
- Department of Archaeology & Heritage Management
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Field Archaeology, Heritage Conservation
- Department of Languages
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Japanese
- Department of Economics
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer with expertise in Mathematical Economics
- Department of English Language Teaching
- Instructor in English (multiple qualifications accepted)
6. Faculty of Technology
- Department of Bioprocess Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Drug Design, Mycology, Plant Biotechnology
- Department of Electrical & Electronic Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Power Systems, Telecommunications, Electric Vehicles
- Department of Material Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Polymer Technology
- Department of Food Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Engineering, Human Nutrition, Food Microbiology
- Department of Information & Communication Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in AI, Robotics, IoT, Software Engineering
7. University Library
- Senior Assistant Librarian (Grade I & II)
- Assistant Librarian
- Assistant Network Manager (IT support role)
Salary and Benefits
- Professors: Rs. 117,350–152,450/month + allowances.
- Senior Lecturers: Rs. 79,360–106,500/month + benefits.
- Other perks: Sabbatical leave, research grants, pension schemes.
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| Closing Date | 30.04.2025 |
| Website | http://www.rjt.ac.lk |
