In this episode, Dr. Nicolette Suchon from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse joins host Risto Marttinen to discuss her recent review on faculty socialization in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE). The conversation explores the journey from anticipatory socialization to academic career preparation, and the challenges faced by early-career faculty. Topics include doctoral training mismatches, mentorship, identity-based factors, and institutional contexts. This episode is a must-listen for doctoral students, PETE faculty, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of higher education in physical education.

Key Topics Covered:

Faculty socialization in PETE

Entry pathways and career preparation

Role conflict and workload stress

Gender, race/ethnicity, and international identity

Mentorship and institutional support

Gaps in the literature and future directions

Guest: Dr. Nicolette Suchon

Suchon, N. S., Kinder, C. J., Slyvester, E., & Richards, K. A. (2025). Socializing the Professoriate: A Scoping Review Into and Through Faculty Roles in Physical Education Teacher Education. Kinesiology Review, 1(aop), 1-15.