Huffines Podcast 288 - Dr. Lightfoot’s Guidance in The World of Academia

Today’s podcast guest is the one and only Dr. Tim Lightfoot! Dr. Timothy Lightfoot is currently the Debbie and Mike Hilliard Endowed Professor of Kinesiology and the Executive Director of the Sydney and JL Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Texas A&M University and is joining us to talk about the path through academia. Dr. Lightfoot has written two books, “ Surviving Your First Five Years As A Faculty Member: Living and Prospering in Academia” and “Finding the Best Faculty Job For You: Living and Prospering in Academia,” to help guide faculty already in academia and students interested in joining the world of academia.  

Through his experience as a faculty member, Dr. Lightfoot encourages those in academia to focus on the big picture and take every opportunity presented. For more information, visit https://www.academiccareerdevelopment.com/, where Dr. Lightfoot advises  prospective students and professors in their careers in academia. 

 

The Sports Medicine Podcast is rebranding to We Do the Heavy Lifting. Dr. Jenna Yentes will be the new host of the Huffines Institute podcast where we host the most relatable discussions on evolving human performance topics. We are dedicated to engaging in dialogue about the current topics in health and wellness.