BRUNSWICK – Former Gov. Angus King is going back to college. But he’ll be delivering lectures, not taking notes.

King has been appointed distinguished lecturer at Bowdoin College and will teach a class called “Leaders and Leadership” next spring, Dean of Academic Affairs Craig A. McEwen announced Wednesday.

The class will give those students interested in public service and politics “a rare opportunity to interact closely with an individual who has been deeply involved in both,” McEwen said.

King will participate in lectures and discussions and meet with students to advise them on public policy and service. He’ll give one public lecture in addition to teaching the class on leadership.