Vacancies for the Academic Support Staff Grades

University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)

Academic Support Staff Grades – Vacancies

The University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) a leading Higher Education Institute which provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate education in computing and related fields in Sri Lanka will entertain applications for the following posts from suitably qualified persons up to 25th March 2022.

Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II (02 Vacancies)

Educational Qualifications:

(UGC Circular No. 725)

(i) A First or Second Class in the B.Sc. Special Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering from a recognized University;

OR

(ii)

(a) A pass in the B.Sc. Special Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering from a recognized University

or

A First or Second class in the B.Sc. General Degree with computing as a subject component from a recognized University

AND

(b) One year experience in the field of Computing

OR

(iii)

(a) A pass in the B.Sc. General Degree with computing as a subject component from a recognized University.

or

A First or Second Class in the B.Sc. General Degree (where computing is not a subject component) from a recognized University.

AND

(b) Two years experience in the field of Computing

(iv)

(a) A pass in the B.Sc. General Degree (Where Computer is not a subject component) from a recognized University.

Three years experience in the field of Computing

OR

(V) Any other Degree

AND

A Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Technology from a recognized University.

AND

One year experience in the field of Computing.

Candidates should be able to carry out duties according to the Terms of reference (TOR) of Instructor in Computer Technology need for different sections as given below:

1. Facilitating ICT based Communication of English for Undergraduates (01 vacancy)
   • Design instructions for ICT based Communication of English lessons
   • Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
   • Conduct teaching and tutorial sessions English and Communication skills for undergraduates
   • Mark evaluations of ICT based assessments of communication
   • Develop syllabi/ lesson plans for ICT based Communication
   • Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives of Communication skills
   • Develop interactive e-learning content for ICT based communications of English
2. Training Facilitator, Content Developer, Project Manager (01 Vacancy)
   • Design some short term courses for specificlized requirements and conduct them for local and foreign participants
   • Manage postgraduate level projects
   • Develop Multimedia based materials for teaching and learning
   • Pedagogical and Technical Management of Online Programmes
   • Carry data collection and analysis for research and development requirement
   • Coordinate research and consultancy projects

Method of Recruitment

By open advertisement, Selection by aptitude test and Interview.

SALARY CODE & SCALE:

U-AS 2 (II); Rs. 50,625-3×1335–54,630 (EB); 55,965– 14 x 1335 – 74,655 p.m. (w.e.f. 01.01.2020)

In addition, cost of living allowance & other allowances approved by the University Grants Commission will be paid.

Scientific Assistant Gr. II (01 Vacancy)

Educational Qualifications:

(UGC Circular No. 484)

(1) A First or Second Class (Upper Division) in a B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent Degree from a recognized University

OR

(2) A Second Class (Lower Division) in a B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent Degree from a recognized University

OR

(3) A pass in a B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent Degree from a recognized University

OR

(4) A pass in a B.Sc. General Degree or equivalent Degree from a recognized University with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Computer Science/Computer Engineering from a recognized University

Candidates should be able to carry out duties according to the Terms of Reference (TOR) for Scientific Assistant given below.

Scientific Assistant for BIT MIS System

• Analyze the requirements of the Management Information System (MIS) and develop business scenarios using use-cases/flow charts/data flow and other representative techniques.
• Prepare both functional and non-functional requirement specification of MIS using standard documentation formats and maintain such documents.
• Identify suitable software architecture for the MIS.
• Provide innovative solutions for different problems in MIS using Computing/ICT Frameworks.
• Develop reusable software components/modules/libraries for MIS Functions and maintain software system.
• Develop database structures considering both formative and summative assessment requirements
• Ability to integrate different data resources to mine different patterns
• Experience with test-driven development to accommodate changes in DevOps context
• Develop a massive data repository for data mining requirements
• Produce different analytical reports for management requirements

METHOD OF RECRUITMENT:

By open advertisement, Selection by Interview.

SALARY CODES & SCALES:

U-AS 1 (I); Rs.48,385–19 x 690 – 61,495 p.m. (w.e.f. 01.01.2020)

In addition, cost of living allowance & other allowances approved by the University Grants Commission will be paid.

Special Note:

The Computing degrees must be as defined in the UGC Commission Circular No. 08/2018 as follows.

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Computer Engineering

OTHER BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO above positions

i) Provident Fund and Contributory Pensions Scheme

10% and 7% of the salary by the employee and employer respectively will be credited to the Universities Provident Fund. 8% of the salary will be credited to the Pensions Fund by the employer.

ii) Employees Trust Fund

3% of the salary by the employer

Applicable conditions:

(1) The appointments will be in accordance with provisions of the Universities Act No: 16 of 1978 and subsequent Amendments, Ordinances, By-laws, Regulations and Rules etc., made there under.

(2) Duly filled specimen application form should be sent to Senior Assistant Registrar/ Establishments, UCSC, No. 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07 under registered cover along with certified copies of relevant certificates on or before 25th March 2022(Specimen application form is available here).

(3) The name of the post in respect of which the application is sent, should be stated on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

(4) Candidates of the Higher Educational Institutions/ Institutes, Government Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Boards should apply through the Heads of their respective institutions. Applications which are not forwarded through the respective Heads of Departments will be rejected.

(5) Applications received after the closing date, incomplete or not submitted on the format in the UCSC website will be rejected.

(6) University of Colombo School of Computing reserves the right to short list the candidates.

(7) Applicants should submit a self-evaluation report (SER) describing how the tasks mentioned in the TOR for the given post could be performed based on their experience.