Academic Leader, Clinical Scholarship and Academic Governance

I help connect higher education leaderhship, musculoskeletal health, and exercise science while advancing student learning, academic programs and evidence-informed practice through teaching, governance and applied research.

PhD trained epidemiologist and chiropractor focused on low back pain and healthy aging
University educator and mentor in kinesiology, clinical health science
Experiences in academic governance, curriculum development and institutional leadership

Read My Story

Alan Jenks is an academic leader, educator, and clinician-scholar whose work bridges musculoskeletal health, exercise science, and health professions education. A chiropractor with a PhD in epidemiology, he brings together clinical insight, research expertise, and a strong commitment to evidence-informed teaching, with a particular focus on low back pain and healthy aging. He has taught and mentored students in kinesiology and related health sciences, while also contributing to curriculum development, academic governance, and university leadership. His work is grounded in the belief that rigorous scholarship, thoughtful teaching, and effective leadership can improve both student learning and professional practice.

Academic Leadership

I contribute to higher education through governance, curriculum leadership, and mentorship that strengthen academic quality and student learning. My approach is grounded in evidence, collaboration, and a commitment to building institutions that are both rigorous and humane.

Governance: Experience supporting academic decision-making and institutional leadership through Senate service.
Curriculum: Development of learning experiences in kinesiology and health sciences that connect research, clinical reasoning, and professional preparation.
Mentorship: Ongoing work with students and colleagues to support growth, reflection, and high standards in teaching and practice.

Education

Teaching and mentorship that connect research, reasoning, and practice.

Governance

Leadership that supports academic quality and institutional decision-making.

Scholarship

Research on low back pain, aging, and musculoskeletal health with practical relevance.

Microscope in a high-tech laboratory setting

The Researcher

Investigating population-level patterns in musculoskeletal health.

Clean workspace with a laptop and notebook

The Educator

Designing evidence-based learning through the BOPPS framework and AI-integrated pedagogy.

Professional meeting or strategic planning session

The Consultant

Providing high-level locum coverage and boutique clinical strategy.

I believe in a ‘good-weird’ approach to problem-solving—one that values boutique craftsmanship over corporate models and deep evidence over superficial fixes. From the research lab to the lecture halls at Capilano University, my mission is to strip away the noise of modern healthcare and replace it with The Science of Living Well.

Vice-Chair of the Senate | School of Kinesiology Faculty | Doctor of Chiropractic

What I’m doing now

Currently exploring the integration of NotebookLM in the classroom.

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