Teach a Fall Course in Paris

 

Expression of Interest: Fall Semester 2026

Deadline to submit an expression of interest: October 6, 2025
Who may submit: Tenured, tenure-track, and full-time teaching faculty (with dean and department chair approval).

Step 1: Expression of Interest (Required)

Faculty interested in teaching in the Paris Fall Semester should submit an expression of interest (EOI) by the deadline.

Your submission must include:

• Two proposed courses you would like considered
• A short (2–3 sentence) description of each course
• Please ask your department chair to send a brief email to pariscenter@rice.edu confirming their support and approval of your expression of interest for your courses. The email should come directly from your chair.
  
  All EOIs will be reviewed by a committee that includes deans. Selected faculty will then be invited to submit a full application.

Submission instructions:

• Email your expression of interest to pariscenter@rice.edu with the subject line: Paris Fall 2026 – Expression of Interest.
• Attach your course descriptions in a single PDF.
• Ask your department chair to send their approval email to pariscenter@rice.edu by the deadline.

Refer to the course requirements and program information outlined below to gain a full understanding of the program and the materials that will be required for a complete application. ⬇️

 

 

Step 2: Full Application (By Invitation Only)

Faculty invited to proceed will receive detailed guidance on preparing a full application. For planning purposes, here is an overview of what will be expected:

What You’ll Need (application materials)

• Confirmation of both dean and department chair approval (emailed directly to pariscenter@rice.edu)
• A draft or recent syllabus for each proposed course
• Prepared responses to:
  • Course description
  • How Paris will be integrated into the course
  • Space & technology needs
  • Course-related supplies or costs
  • Opportunities for local collaboration

Program Overview

Teaching in Paris provides an immersive international learning experience in a world-renowned city. Rice Global supports faculty with comprehensive resources—classroom technology, high-speed internet, dedicated administrative support, and access to local cultural and academic networks—so you can focus on teaching and student learning.

Teaching two 3-credit courses in the Paris Fall Semester program satisfies your semester teaching requirements.

Why Teach in the Paris Fall Semester?

• Bring your curriculum to life using Paris as a living classroom
• Offer students a high-impact global experience without extra administrative burden
• Join a collaborative environment that fosters innovative teaching and meaningful global connections

What Rice Global Provides (Faculty Support & Benefits)

• Administrative and logistics support: student recruitment, travel coordination, and on-site support
• Student support: pre-departure orientation, safe and standard housing in Paris, on-site staff support, access to Rice resources, in-Paris orientation
• Faculty compensation: standard fall-semester salary for two 3-credit courses (regular salary & benefits)
• Travel and housing: round-trip flight stipend and market-standard individual housing (solo occupancy; limited adjustments may be possible)
• Per diem: small international per diem
• On-the-ground support: Rice Global Paris staff for course logistics, excursions, and local engagement

Department Benefits

• Expands access to global learning for undergraduates
• Raises department visibility; attracts students exploring majors/minors
• Signals a globally engaged, innovative department

Course Expectations

• Two 3-credit courses taught in Paris during the fall term
• Each course should fulfill a distribution requirement
• Incorporation of Paris-based resources: institutions, guest speakers, site visits, archives, and museums
• Balance between classroom instruction and experiential learning

Timeline (Fall 2026 Teaching)

• Expression of interest deadline: October 6, 2025
• Decisions (invitation to apply): mid-October 2025
• Full application deadline (invited faculty only): Late October/Early November
• Final decisions communicated: early November 2025
• Student application launch: Fall 2025
• Faculty–Paris Center kick-off: late November / early December 2025
• Planning meetings: Spring 2026

Need Help?

Rice Global Paris staff can discuss proposal components, Paris-based learning opportunities, course design ideas, and excursion planning—and connect you with past Paris faculty.

Email: paricenter@rice.edu