Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rank of Instructor

The McKeon Center , situated in the College at the University of Chicago, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on the pedagogy and philosophical method of University of Chicago Professor Richard McKeon. This is a3-year non-renewable, non-tenure track, research-intensive position with teaching responsibilities. We welcome applications from scholars who are at least 1 year beyond their PhD and bring expertise in research, writing, and teaching. Working closely with the Faculty Director, Joel Isaac, the Postdoctoral Researcher will develop a pedagogical guide informed by Richard McKeon’s method and design two undergraduate courses taught annually. The primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be to conduct original research in the Richard McKeon archive housed in Special Collections at the Joseph Regenstein Library and produce a comprehensive guide to McKeon’s pedagogical method. This work will contribute to a broader institutional effort to recover and reanimate McKeon’s distinctive approach to teaching, inquiry, and philosophical pluralism. The successful candidate will also design and teach two undergraduate courses per year, grounded in McKeon’s methodology. These courses will serve as testbeds in applying McKeon\u2019s pedagogy in contemporary classroom settings, providing a testing ground for the guide-in-progress. Moreover, there may be one-off events such as conferences or seminars in which the holder of this position may be asked to participate. This position is benefits eligible; for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide:

https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/ . Key Responsibilities

Conduct sustained research in the McKeon archival materials. Develop a clear, accessible, and rigorous guide to McKeon’s pedagogical method. Design and teach two undergraduate courses per year informed by McKeon’s approach. Collaborate with colleagues working on related pedagogical and archival initiatives (e.g., developing content for the Richard McKeon website). Present findings at academic conferences, workshops, and contribute to scholarly publications. Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Philosophy, History of Ideas, Rhetoric, or a closely related Social Science/Humanities field. Demonstrated knowledge of or strong interest in the work of Richard McKeon. Evidence of excellence in teaching and curriculum development. Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills. Apply at

https://apply.interfolio.com/173601 .

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