University Lecturer (Education)

You teach Education at university level, covering educational theory, pedagogy, curriculum studies, educational psychology, and teacher training, while conducting research and contributing to the academic development of the teaching profession.

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Education, Pedagogy, or Curriculum Studies
• Teach modules in educational psychology, curriculum design, learning theories, or education policy
• Supervise student teachers on teaching practice placement
• Conduct research in education and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Assess student essays, teaching portfolios, and research dissertations
• Develop and revise curriculum for B.Ed. and education postgraduate programmes
• Provide academic guidance and mentoring to student teachers
• Contribute to faculty committees, external examination, and accreditation activities

Faculty of Education at a state university (Colombo, Kelaniya, Peradeniya, Ruhuna, Jaffna, Sabaragamuwa) or the National Institute of Education (NIE). Sri Lanka's education faculties train the next generation of teachers. NIE is the apex national body for teacher education and curriculum development. Private institutions with education programmes also employ education lecturers.

Typical progression: 3yr to mid · 8yr to senior