Vacancies for the Post of Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II

University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)

Vacancies (Academic Support Grade)

Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II

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 06th October 2020.

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

OR

(iv)

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

AND

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.

Special Note:

a) 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

b) Term of reference (TOR) of Instructor in Computer Technology need for different sections: 

1. Facilitating ICT based Communication of English for Undergraduates (02 vacancies)

  • 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. Developing and Maintaining SIS and Web Portal of Undergraduates (01 vacancy)

  • Analyze requirements of Student Information System (SIS)
  • Design suitable components for the existing IT infrastructure
  • Develop and integrate SIS components into Moodle based LMS
  • Design and Develop student portal based on degree programmes (e-Portfolios System)
  • Maintain the student portal addressing security requirements
  • Experience of maintaining Moodle based LMS
  • Ability to maintain Linux servers

3. Developing digital materials for printing (01 vacancy)

  • Analyze the need and requirements of the materials
  • Design materials using desktop publishing tools
  • Develop digital artifacts for different requirements using graphic tools
  • Fine tuning digital materials for high quality printing
  • Publish digital materials by customizing them for the web requirements

4. Developing video materials (01 vacancy)

  • Analyze the need and requirements of the video materials
  • Design scripts for video materials in Videography
  • Develop video materials using different tools/applications
  • Fine tuning videos for high quality presentations
  • Publish video materials by customizing them for the web requirements
  • Audio/Video Editing experience/ability for different requirements

5. Facilitate industry academia collaboration (01 vacancy)

  • Develop and Maintain the links of industry and academia with respect to UCSC requirement
  • Develop and Maintain the database for student information for industry placement
  • Develop online portal of industry profiles
  • Organize industry sessions based on different requirements
  • Carry out student placements based on the preferences of students and industry requirements
  • Mentor students in the placement and organize tech-talk sessions
  • Organize and conduct workshops for professional development such as CV writing, Communication Skills,
  • Carry out activities related to secretary of Alumina Association of past students
  • Design and Maintain Alumina Website to enhance the relationship with past students
  • Organize activities to improve the employability of students

6. Develop and facilitate the managing IT based projects (01 vacancy)

  • Design and Develop small scale software systems for a given requirements
  • Design and maintain a website using latest technologies and develop plugins for online services
  • Develop and Maintain a staff portal for human-resource management
  • Maintain the database and portal of development assignments
  • Develop cost estimation of IT projects
  • Manage the development of IT assignments and projects
  • Prepare and Evaluate technical specifications for give requirements

Method of Recruitment

By open advertisement, Selection by aptitude test and Interview.

SALARY CODES & SCALES:

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.

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 06th October 2020 (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.

 

Director

University of Colombo School of Computing

No. 35, Reid Avenue                                                                         

Colombo 07.

31.08.2020

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