Vice-Chancellor Vacancy 2026 – Open University of Sri Lanka

Appointment and responsibilities

• The Vice-Chancellor is the full-time Principal Executive Officer, Accounting Officer and academic head of the University.
• The appointee is also an ex-officio member and Chairperson of both the Council and the Senate.
• The term is three years or until the appointee reaches 65 years of age, whichever occurs first, subject to the Universities Act.
• The post carries the highest academic salary scale, an entertainment allowance of 15% of salary, and other applicable allowances.

Basic eligibility

• The applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• The applicant must be below 63 years of age as at the closing date.
• Applicants should possess strong academic leadership, management ability, communication skills and a record of outstanding achievement.

Documents to be submitted

• A complete curriculum vitae, including the applicant’s date of birth.
• A personal statement presenting a vision for the development of OUSL and proposed achievements if appointed.
• If the incumbent Vice-Chancellor applies, a report highlighting achievements during the first term of office.
• Where applicable, a letter from the employer confirming whether the applicant can be released if appointed.

How to apply

Send the application and supporting documents under confidential registered cover, or deliver them by hand, to:

Mr. J. P. Wipularathna
Acting Registrar / Secretary to the Council
Office of the Registrar
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda

The envelope must be marked “Post of Vice-Chancellor” on the top-left corner. A soft copy of all documents, together with supporting documents in PDF format, must also be emailed to registrar@ou.ac.lk.