Pence to teach political science at George Mason University next spring

• Pence, who served as vice president from 2017-2021, won the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award earlier this year for resisting pressure from President Trump and others to not certify former President Biden's 2020 election win on Jan. 6.

Driving the news: Pence will teach undergraduate courses and public-facing seminars "that explore the intersection of politics, leadership, and national governance," according to a George Mason statement.

• "His insights into legislative negotiation, executive decision-making, and crisis management — shaped during a time of global pandemic, domestic unrest, and international uncertainty — will offer students an uncommon vantage point into recent history and contemporary challenges," it added.
• "Students pursuing studies in political science, law, public administration, and related fields will have opportunities to engage with Pence through lectures, moderated discussions, and mentorship programs."

What he's saying: "Higher education plays a vital role in preparing Americans not only for career success, but also for lives of service and integrity," Pence said in a statement.

• "Now more than ever we should be investing our time and resources into civil discourse on campus, and I'm honored to contribute to that mission."

Go deeper: Pence says institutions held on Jan. 6 because GOP, Democratic leaders "did their duty"