The basic qualifications for an external Supervisor will typically include:
1. PhD/M Phil/ Master’s degree/Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent qualifications, and
2. At least 5 years of experience in University Service/Principal Service/SLEAS Service or in an equivalent service category.
3. The applicant’s age should not exceed 65 years.
The basic qualifications for an external Invigilator of examinations will typically include:
1. Master’s degree/Postgraduate Diploma/Degree/ or equivalent qualifications, and
2. At least 5 years of experience in University Service/Teaching Service/ or in an equivalent service category.
3. The applicant’s age should not exceed 65 years.
Payment structure
(A session typically lasts between one and three hours.)
Please note the following important points regarding the appointment of external supervisors/invigilators for the University’s examinations:
This position is not permanent, and obtaining the service is based on the requirements of the University. Since there is no employee-employer relationship between the selected candidate and the University, no compensation or payment is eligible to be received other than the fee for the supervision/invigilation.
– Candidate may only select one regional/study centre of the university to serve as a supervisor/invigilator.
– Candidate must be a resident of the region where the selected Regional/Study centre of the University is located
– Candidate must possess good speaking and writing skills in English. Proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil is a plus.
– Supervision/Invigilation duties for the selected candidates will be assigned in rotation from a designated pool. If a selected candidate is unable to attend the assigned duties during a given session, he/she will need to wait until the next examination cycle to have another opportunity.
– Candidates must be in good physical condition to serve as a supervisor/invigilator.
– Failure to attend examination duties without prior notice will result in dismissal from the pool of supervisors/invigilators of the University.
– All selected candidates will be required to be an expert in the rules and regulations related to examinations of the University, which will be provided to them after selection
-No one can serve as both an invigilator and a supervisor at the University.
– If a candidate is a government employee, he/she must provide written approval from the Head of the Department to serve as a supervisor.
– Providing false information will result in immediate dismissal from the service and legal action will be taken according to the prevailing laws of the country.
– Submitting this application does not guarantee selection, and all applications will be reviewed to select only suitable candidates.
– All selected candidates must sign a written agreement with the University and declare any relationships they have with existing students of the University during their service period.
– The Open University of Sri Lanka has the authority to determine the selection of supervisors/invigilators through the application received and canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
Please take note of these requirements and ensure that your application meets them.
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