Tim Kaine to Teach at Richmond

Tim Kaine, the soon to be former Governor of Virginia announced he will be teaching classes at the University of Richmond in addition to his DNC duties after his term expires.

Virginia has term limits for its Governors. Since Gov. Kaine’s term is up, he accepted as position as the head of the DNC. In addition, he recently announced he will teach classes at the Univeristy of Richmond – in the law school and the school of leadership studies.

Gov. Kaine has taught at the University before, and even practiced law in the area. I bet attendance at a few of his classes will be larger than the class roll.

Here is the email the school sent announcing his appointment:

I am happy to announce that Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will return to the University to resume teaching upon completion of his term in office in January.

Gov. Kaine served as mayor of Richmond and lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth prior to his election as governor.  A Harvard law graduate, he practiced law in Richmond earlier in his career and also taught law courses at the University in areas including professional responsibility.  He will hold a joint appointment in the School of Law and Jepson School of Leadership Studies and will begin teaching in the spring 2010 semester.  He will also assist in advancing the University’s strategic plan, The Richmond Promise.  To all of this important work, he will bring a valuable perspective from his leadership experience at the national, state, and local level.

Deans John Douglass and Sandra Peart join me in welcoming Gov. Kaine back to our community and in looking forward to the ways in which he will bring to life for our students the practice of leadership, decision-making, legislative process, and creating public policy.

Edward L. Ayers
President