The teacher certification option in agricultural life sciences education prepares you to become an educator in agricultural and life sciences. There are many teaching opportunities available because of a shortage of agriculture and life science teachers in Iowa and nationwide.
Career opportunities extend beyond formal teaching. A degree in agricultural life sciences education also provides a solid background in food, agriculture and natural resources and prepares you for positions in agricultural business, commodity organizations and governmental agencies.
Teacher Certification Job Sites
- Iowa https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-find-teaching-jobs-iowa
- Illinois http://www.agriculturaleducation.org
- Missouri https://www.moteachingjobs.com/
- Minnesota http://www.cehd.umn.edu/teach
- Kansas http://coe.ksu.edu/ageducation/vacancybulletin.html
- Nebraska https://neaged.org/teach-ag/
Resources for Teacher Certification Students
- College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Career Services
- Iowa Department of Education
- Iowa FFA Foundation
- National FFA Organization
- University Teacher Education Services
Professional Organizations
- National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)
- Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators (IAAE)
- American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE)
- Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
- Association for International Agriculture & Extension Education (AIAEE)
- Agrow Knowledge: The National Center for Agriscience & Technology Education