Teach a Summer Course in Paris

Information for instructors looking to teach a course in Paris

Teaching a course at the Rice Global Paris Center provides an exceptional opportunity for professors and students to benefit from an immersive international learning experience in a world-renowned city. Our center supports educators with a range of resources to ensure a successful teaching experience. From cutting-edge classroom technology and high-speed internet to dedicated administrative support and access to local cultural and academic networks, we offer comprehensive assistance tailored to your needs. Instructors benefit from a collaborative environment that enhances teaching and learning, and students gain a unique perspective by studying in the vibrant context of Paris. This dynamic setting encourages innovative teaching methods and fosters meaningful global connections.


FAQS

Information for instructors looking to teach a course in Paris

If your course is chosen, what comes next?

  • Your course must enroll a minimum of 12 students, and should be able to accommodate a maximum of 15 students.
  • To make sure your course enrolls successfully, we will need course content for flyers and other marketing materials by a set deadline, and strongly suggest hosting an info session for interested students, to be arranged by Rice Global.
  • You are responsible for getting your course approved and in the schedule for students to register early Spring semester.
  • We will schedule a kick-off meeting with the Rice Global Paris team, and subsequent planning meetings as needed, to ensure that you have all you need for a successful course.

What (admin) support is provided by the Global/Paris staff?

On the Houston Side

  • Marketing your course - flyers created and distributed, website page created, social media posts, etc.
  • Administrative support with application process
  • All pre-departure preparation for students - includes financial aid/awards to students, passport/visa guidance, etc.
  • Post-trip expense report processing administrative support

On the Paris side

  • Help with logistics of course - includes booking tickets, rides to locations, recommendations, etc.
  • Purchasing supplies needed in Paris for the course
  • On site support
  • Rice Global Paris and the Rice Global office will provide the following support package to instructors [This package is funded by the tuition revenue of your course, hence the need for a 12 student minimum enrollment]:
  • Teaching stipend of $8,000.00, disbursed the pay period before your course begins and once your course successfully makes.
  • Housing stipend
  • Paris flight up to $3,000.
  • $2,500 for per diem and incidental expenses
  • Up to $500 per student for course expenses. This amount is for course expenses only, group meal expenses have already been accounted for.
  • Substantial financial support for students depending on their financial aid status, including travel stipends
  • Staff support in Paris for arranging tickets, tours, classroom space management, etc.

Rice Global Paris Center - what do the teaching spaces look like?

Take a look at the different spaces available at the center here to conference spaces section

How are students supported?

  • Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
  • Substantial financial support for students depending on their financial aid status, including travel stipends
  • Residence in Paris - each student will have their own room in a secure Rice Global Paris Residence with an onsite RA.
  • Metro card for their time in Paris
  • Course-specific expenses (i.e. excursion tickets, supplies needed for the course, etc)
  • 3 group meals

Where does tuition collected for the course go?

All tuition revenues go directly to Rice Global. Rice Global covers all costs associated with courses including:

  • Financial awards for students
  • Student Residences
  • Instructor award package
  • All course-specific expenses
  • Staff support both in Houston and Paris

What kinds of courses are we looking for?

  • Paris centric
  • Distribution courses helpful - wider appeal is a good idea
  • Support from dept/dean

What is the format of a course in Paris?

  • 3 week-long courses
  • 3 credit hours (contact hours information found here) or
  • 6 credit hours (contact hours information found here)