Terry McAuliffe New Visiting Professor At George Mason University

FAIRFAX, VA—Fresh off a four-year run as Virginia's 72nd governor, Terry McAuliffe next will spend some time as a "Distinguished Visiting Professor" at George Mason University, the Fairfax school has announced. The former Democratic National Comittee chairman and confidant of Bill and Hillary Clinton will lecture in Schar School classes on matters ranging from general issues to business concerns in the global economy.

He also will be tasked with offering his insights on key policy issues through opinion columns and other platforms. According to the Washington Post, he'll make about $60,000 a year and will start his position immediately, per a school spokesman.

Longtime political analyst Mark Rozell, the Schar School's dean, said of McAuliffe: "He joins an impressive group of faculty members that includes not only leading scholars but also policy practitioners such as former members of Congress, ambassadors, and heads of federal agencies, among others.

"We look forward to the many contributions that Gov. McAuliffe will make to the classroom, public forums, and commentary on the state of public affairs in the U.S. and abroad."

Added McAuliffe, also in a statement: "I've long admired the students and faculty here and am excited to work with them to explore some of the biggest challenges and opportunities for families living and working in the new American economy."

McAuliffe also ran Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign and was the co-chair of President Bill Clinton's 1996 re-election campaign. He often is mentioned as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2020 and has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump.

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