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

[Donald Zarate]

Just a quick reminder about Eric Mackey's teaching demonstration this
Friday (January 16)!

Be sure to tune in, whether in person (INTS 1113) or remotely (via Zoom
<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/4522101745?omn=98741878629>) from 1:00-2:00 PM!

On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM Donald Zarate <donald.zarate at ucr.edu> wrote:

> 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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