Lecturer (Multiple Faculties) | Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)

Lecturer – Multiple Faculties

📍 Nawala, Nugegoda & Regional Centres  ·  🏛️ Permanent  ·  🎓 University  ·  📅 Closing: 08 May 2026

About the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is the country’s only dedicated open and distance learning university, established by Act of Parliament in 1980. With its main campus in Nawala, Nugegoda, and a network of regional and study centres island-wide, OUSL serves over 30,000 students annually across faculties covering Engineering Technology, Natural Sciences, Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Studies, and Health Sciences. OUSL is a CIMA Training Partner and a recognised centre of academic excellence in Sri Lanka.

Position: Lecturer (කතෘ)

OUSL invites applications from suitably qualified academics for the post of Lecturer across multiple faculties. Lecturers at OUSL play a unique dual role — developing high-quality distance learning course materials and delivering face-to-face sessions at campuses and regional study centres.

Key Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Academic Post
• Location: OUSL Main Campus, Nawala, Nugegoda and Regional Centres
• Closing Date: 08 May 2026
• Official Website: www.ou.ac.lk

General Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) in the relevant subject area from a recognised university
• Teaching or research experience at university level is an advantage
• Experience in developing distance learning course materials is highly preferred
• Strong communication skills in English; Sinhala/Tamil proficiency is an advantage
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals is advantageous