The Council of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka invites applications from, or nominations of persons for the position of the Vice-Chancellor of the University in terms of Section 34 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and subsequent amendments.

Under the provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, the Vice-Chancellor is a full time Officer of the University. He shall be the Principal Executive Officer, the Principal Academic Officer and the Accounting Officer of the University. He shall be an ex-officio member and Chairman of both the Council and the Senate.

The Vice-Chancellor shall, unless he vacates office earlier or is removed from office in terms of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 as amended, hold office for a term of three years or until he completes his sixty fifth year whichever event occurs earlier.

The Vice-Chancellor will be responsible for providing academic leadership, formulating, conducting and introducing management policies and implementing the decisions of the Council, the general administration of the University and should, therefore, uphold the principles of academic excellence, transparency, accountability, democratic management and effective non partisan leadership.

The successful candidate should possess a record of high academic achievement including a strong research profile, proven leadership qualities and interpersonal skills to interact objectively with diverse interest groups, a clear understanding of policy issues and a commitment to the effective implementation of decisions. She/He should also possess a deep understanding of the ethos and mission of a University, including commitment to the community (Prospective Applicants/ those who wish to nominate are invited to visit the University website http:/www.kln.ac.lk for details).

The Vice-Chancellor is eligible to be on the highest academic salary scale and is entitled to an entertainment allowance of 15% of the salary and other allowances applicable to the post.

The following documents should accompany applications/nominations and applicant/nominee may be required to present formally or informally his/her vision for the University to the University Council.
(i). A complete Curriculum Vitae of applicant/nominee including date of birth.
(ii). A personal statement of vision for the development of the University and a brief account of what the applicant/nominee proposes to achieve if appointed to the post of Vice-Chancellor.
(iii). A letter of consent from the nominee in case of a nomination.
(iv). A letter from the employer indicating whether applicant/nominee could be released in the event of his/her appointment to the post, in case of an applicant/nominee serving in Public Service, Corporations, Statutory Bodies and Higher Educational Institutions other than the University of Kelaniya.

Applications and nominations should be addressed to the Registrar, University of Kelaniya, Dalugama, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and sent under registered cover or hand delivered to reach the above office before 3.00 p.m. on 27th November 2019.

As per the decision of the University Council, the identification and ranking of the three eligible candidates, from among the applicants/nominees, will be forwarded to the University Grants Commission, for consideration for appointment, as per the accepted procedure, by the University Council as prescribed in the UGC Circular No. 04/2018 dated 28th June 2018.

All eligible applicants for the post of Vice-Chancellor shall be invited for a brief presentation of minimum ten (10) minutes duration to the University Council prior to commencing the election for selection of the three eligible candidates.

The envelope containing the application/nomination material must be marked "Office of the Vice-Chancellor" on its top left hand corner.

Registrar and Secretary to the Council
University of Kelaniya
23.10.2019

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