Vacancy – Senior Lecturer Grade I / Grade II/Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Prob) in English Literature – Faculty of Arts
Published On 16/05/2026
VACANCIES
UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, SRI LANKA
University of Jaffna will entertain applications from the qualified persons for the under mentioned posts.
FACULTY OF Arts
- Senior Lecturer Grade I / Senior Lecturer Grade II/Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary) in English Literature
For the positions in English Literature
Preference will be given to those who have specialized in English Literary Studies/ English Language Studies/ Applied Linguistics/ Comparative Literature’
REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Remuneration:
Posts Salary scales
Senior Lecturer Grade I Rs.160,520-7 x 3,900-187,820/- p.m
Senior Lecturer Grade II Rs.138,980-11 x2,940-171,320/- p.m
Lecturer (Unconfirmed) Rs.121,340-5 x 2,940-136,040/- p.m
Lecturer (Probationary) Rs.94,400-10 x 2,400-118,400/-p.m
In addition to the above salary,
- The following allowances will be paid as the percentage of the basic salary:
- Academic allowance
| Senior Lecturer Grade I |
116% + Rs.2,200/- |
| Senior Lecturer Grade II |
116% + Rs.2,100/- |
| Lecturer (Unconfirmed) |
102% + Rs.1,800/- |
| Lecturer (Probationary) |
91%+ Rs.1,200/- |
- Research allowance – 21% (Payable to the Academic Staff based on the research activity)
- Cost of Living Allowance of Rs.17,800/- p.m
Statutory benefits:
- Sabbatical leave entitlement for the holder of the Post of Senior Lecturer Gr.II and above
- Membership in Universities Provident Fund and Pension Scheme in the University system
- Gratuity payments
- Employees’ Trust Fund benefits
- Free Medical Services
Those who wish to apply are strongly advised to visit our University Website www.jfn.ac.lk for all the relevant details.
Closing Date:
- Applications should reach us on or before: 15.06.2026
Application forms, Guidance for the Payment and other details will be available in the University website www.jfn.ac.lk. Applicants are requested to send the prescribed application form downloaded from the University website with the Paid Slip for the deposit of a sum of Rs. 2,000/- credited to the Peoples Bank in favour of University of Jaffna.
Downloads
The candidates who apply for more than one post should submit separate application along with separate Bank slip. Applicants should clearly indicate the post applied for and the Department of Study on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Perfected applications shall be sent to the Deputy Registrar/Academic Establishments, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka under registered post with the photocopies of statement of the Degrees and Service certificates. Submission of Applications will not be entertained in person.
Applicants from the University System/Government Departments /Corporations and Statutory Board should channel their applications through the Head of respective Institutions, but may send an advance copy in the first instance. However, no such applicant will be considered for interview, if the application channeled through the Head of the Department is not received.
Application and referees reports should be in the relevant format. Illegible and Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will be rejected without intimation. Only short- listed applicants will be called for an interview.
REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA,
SRI LANKA.