[Poscgrad] Practice Job Talk: Eric Mackey — Teaching Demonstration (16JAN)

[Donald Zarate]

Fantastic news, everyone! This Job Talk will now be *hybrid*! That means
you can join Eric's Demo *in-person *in INTS 1113 *or *you can call in via
Zoom using the below link/ID. However you join, I hope to see you there!

https://ucr.zoom.us/j/4522101745?omn=98741878629

Meeting ID: 452 210 1745

On Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 9:55 AM Donald Zarate <donald.zarate at ucr.edu> wrote:

> Greetings everyone,
>
> We are pleased to announce that *Eric Mackey (UCR alumnus, PhD in
> Political Science)* will be joining us on *Friday, January 16, 2026, from
> 1:00–2:00 PM in INTS 1113* for a *teaching demonstration* titled:
>
> *Teaching Political Theory to Undergraduates: Featuring Thomas Hobbes*
>
> This session will model a core pedagogical goal in political theory:
> guiding students through an iterative process of writing and revision that
> moves beyond summary toward the development of critical, contestable
> arguments. Using Hobbes’s defense of absolute monarchy, Eric will
> demonstrate how structured philosophical texts can serve as accessible
> entry points for teaching argumentation, internal critique, and thesis
> development.
>
> Because Eric is currently on the job market, this will be a formal *teaching
> demo*—and I *strongly encourage* graduate students, especially those who
> have never seen one before, to attend. These demonstrations are an
> important part of academic hiring, and this is a great opportunity to see
> what they look like in practice.
>
> We hope to see you there. (Food will be provided!)
>
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