Vacancies

Recruitment of Visiting Lecturers for Diploma in Geographical Information Science 2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Visiting Lecturer relevant to the Diploma in Geographical Information Science program conducted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences through the Distance and Continuing Education Unit (DCEU) of the University of Ruhuna.

The appointment is to teach the course module Global Positioning System (GPS).

How to Apply:

Completed applications must be submitted to the Distance and Continuing Education Unit (DCEU) via email (forms@dceu.ruh.ac.lk), by hand, or through registered post on or before 31st October 2025.

Applicants must attach the following documents along with the completed application form:

• Certified copies of relevant educational and professional certificates
• A copy of the birth certificate
• A copy of the national identity card
• An updated curriculum vitae

When sending the application by hand or registered post, the position title must be clearly written on the upper left corner of the envelope. Please address the application to:

Director
Distance and Continuing Education Unit
University of Ruhuna
Wellamadama, Matara.

Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Surveying, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• At least three (3) years of teaching and/or professional experience in surveying techniques and GPS applications.
• Expertise in practical applications such as GPS data acquisition, surveying techniques, RTK/DGPS, and drone-based mapping.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Preference will be given to candidates with postgraduate qualifications (M.Sc./Ph.D.) in Geography, Geomatics, Surveying, or related fields.

Suitable applicants will be called for an interview for further consideration.