Scott has nearly 25 years of experience teaching in the traditional classroom, in workshop settings, and in distance-delivered courses. He has served as instructor or guest lecturer for Purdue University, University fo Oklahoma, Mississippi State University, American University, Ball State University, and Chattanooga State Technical College. The following are some of the courses Scott has taught recently or will be teaching in 2014.
- Community Building & Organizing (graduate)
- Urban Neighborhood Revitilization (graduate)
- Foundations of Public Policy (graduate)
- Economic Development Policy (undergraduate)
- 21st Century Economic Development (professional development)