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