I don't recall when I heard about this.

Former US AG Alberto Gonzales accepts teaching, recruiting position at Texas Tech
Alex Ybarra/Daily Toreador

Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who resigned amid controversy two years ago, confirmed on Tuesday that he will serve as a speaker, professor and recruiter for the Texas Tech University System effective Aug. 1.

While under his one-year term, Gonzales, 53, will teach a junior-level seminar course, "Contemporary Issues in the Executive Branch" in the Department of Political Science and will guest lecture in classes across campus.

"I've been in the situation room," said Gonzales, who became the first Hispanic attorney general in the U.S. "I've been in the Oval Office to talk with the president of the United States. I think I provide a perspective that very few people teaching at Texas Tech University can provide."

In September 2007, Gonzales was at the forefront of controversy that involved the dismissal of several federal prosecutors, his role in a wiretap program and the use of Guantanamo Bay before relinquishing his position.

Since then, he has been giving speeches, mediating cases, consulting and is in the process of writing a book, he said.

Outside the classroom, Gonzales will work with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement to help Tech and Angelo State University recruit and retain minority students, particularly Hispanics.

"To have a former attorney general in the United States of America teaching at this school is a great asset," Tech Chancellor Kent Hance said. "I don't care how people think politically. If the attorney general (Eric Holder) under (President Barack) Obama resigns tomorrow, I'd hire him too."

During a phone interview Tuesday, Gonzales said he does not believe his past will bring negative attention to Tech and acknowledged that criticism he has received since 2007 is not surprising.

"Listen, I served during probably one of the most difficult periods of time during our nation's history," he said. "We had to make some very tough decisions, and some people disagree with those decisions. But that's what happens in a democratic society."

Is it too late to sign up for the Fall. I'd go back and get another degree just to get my hands around the throat of this weasel. Just imagine taking one of his classes.

Student: Mr. Gonzales, did you say the test was open book?
Gonzales: I don't recall saying that.
Student: Is this test open book?
Gonzales: No
Student: When did you decide that?
Gonzales: I have no recollection of making the decision or announcement.

Ol' Albie is probably in pretty good hands at Tech though. At least he'll get a high ranking from the Conservative Students Association. In fact, he'll probably be applauded by douchebags at Tech in general. But its how he interacts with The General that will probably seal his fate. Just a word of advice Albie, don't accept the hunting invite from the guy in the red sweater.