VACANCY

SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS /NOMINATIONS
POST OF VICE CHANCELLOR

The Council of the South Eastern University acting in terms of Section 34 of the Universities

Act No. 16 of 1978 and subsequent amendments invites applications from or nominations of

persons for the position of the Vice Chancellor of the University.

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 posses 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. He should also possess a deep

understanding of the ethos and mission of a University including commitment to the

community (Prospective Applicants / Nominators are invited to visit the University web site

http://www.seu.ac.lk for details).

The Vice Chancellor is eligible to receive the highest academic salary scale, an entertainment

allowance of 10% 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.

1. A complete curriculum vitae of applicant / nominee including date of Birth.

2. A personal statement of Vision for the development of the University

indicating what the candidate expects to achieve if appointed.

3. A letter of consent from the nominee in case of a nomination.

4. 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, Corporation, Statutory Bodies

and Higher Educational Institutions other than the South Eastern University of

Sri Lanka.



Applications / Nominations should be addressed to H. Abdul Saththar, Registrar,

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil and sent under registered cover or

hand delivered to reach him on or before 3.00 p.m on 29th February, 2012..

As per the decision of the University Council, the identification and ranking of the

three eligible candidates, from the applicants / nominees, to be forwarded to the

University Grants Commission for consideration for appointment as per the related

procedure would be done by the University Council as prescribed in the relevant

University Grants Commission Circular.

The envelope containing the application / nomination must be marked “Post of Vice

Chancellor” on its top left hand corner.

Registrar and Secretary to the Council

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka,

University Park,

Oluvil.

19th January 2012