Jamie Landau

Dr. Jamie Landau is a tenured full Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT) at Valdosta State University. She also oversees the Center for eLearning, which provides faculty development programs including retreats, mentorship initiatives, instructional consultations, and customized workshops on pedagogy, technology integration, and institutional challenges.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Georgia, and a B.A. in Communication Studies and English from Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on rhetoric and communication in health contexts, gender/sexuality studies, and affect/emotion analysis. She has also explored topics such as faculty development, online teaching strategies, and the intersection of communication with science and public policy.

Her scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in teaching rhetoric related to health and medicine. Recent work addresses faculty burnout, department leadership training, and innovative technologies in education. She has published extensively on rhetorical critiques of public discourse, medical communication, and visual representation of scientific concepts.

Her contributions to CELT and eLearning reflect a commitment to fostering pedagogical innovation and institutional support for educators at all career stages. She integrates her research into practical initiatives like peer mentorship programs and high-impact teaching practices.