Redeemer is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Neumann as vice president, academic.
Neumann brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership to the position. He has served as academic dean at Master's College and Seminary in Peterborough, Ontario since 2016, where he is a member of the lead team and supervises all academic programs, curriculum and faculty. Neumann manages a team of core faculty and staff as well as adjunct faculty. He is also responsible for compliance with academic accreditation standards and contributing to the creation and review of policies for academics and other departments.
Neumann has served as a teaching faculty member at both Master's College and Seminary and Tyndale University Seminary. Prior to his time in academics, he also served in pastoral ministry.
"Peter brings a great deal of experience in academic and institutional leadership," said president Dr. David Zietsma. "He has a track record of building collaborative teams, empowering people and engaging in visionary and relational leadership. He is enthusiastic about the holistic vision of living, learning and cultural renewal at the heart of Redeemer's Reformed Christian mission. I am thankful that God has guided him to us during a time when we must strengthen, innovate and further develop the university's programs and degrees."
Neumann holds a doctor of philosophy in theology from University of St. Michael's College (Wycliffe College), Toronto School of Theology, a master of theological studies also from Wycliffe College, Toronto School of Theology, a bachelor of arts in philosophy from York University and a bachelor of theology, pastoral from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College.
"I am thrilled to join Redeemer University's Reformed educational mission emphasizing a robust and integrative world and life view rooted in the narrative of Scripture," said Neumann. "The foundational understanding that Jesus Christ is Lord over all of creation animates my own faith, work and scholarship. I look forward to contributing to the tradition by empowering faculty and students to live into their redemptive impact in whatever sphere Christ calls them."
As vice president, academic, Neumann will work closely with the president and senior leadership team to grow Redeemer's impact and reach through its unique mission. This includes leading the academic leadership group in the development of the faculty and curriculum to ensure the integration of learning, research and scholarship in ways that disciple the next generation of Christian leaders to share the hope and love of Jesus wherever they are called.
Neumann will begin his new role starting July 1, 2023.
