A well-known face is joining the faculty at George Mason University. Former Vice President Mike Pence will begin teaching undergraduate classes at the Schar School of Policy and Government in the spring semester.
“Throughout my years of public service, I have seen firsthand the importance of principled leadership and fidelity to the Constitution in shaping the future of our nation,” Pence said in a press release. “I look forward to sharing these lessons with the next generation of American leaders and learning from the remarkable students and faculty of George Mason University.”
Pence served as President Donald Trump’s vice president during his first administration. He broke with Trump over the results of the 2020 election and Trump’s handling of the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Before that, Pence served as the governor of Indiana and six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He joins former Virginia governors Robert McDonnell, a Republican, and Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, on the school’s faculty.
“The Schar School is proud to welcome Vice President Pence to our faculty,” said Mark J. Rozell, dean of the Schar School. “His disciplined approach to communication and his deeply rooted conservative philosophy provide a principled framework to discussions of federalism, the separation of powers, and the role of values in public life.”
The announcement comes as George Mason University President Gregory Washington has faced pressure from federal investigations into the school’s hiring practices.
Feature image by Ron Aira, George Mason University Creative Services
