The Douglas College Faculty Association represents Instructors, faculty at Douglas College. The Association is the bargaining agent for its members and acts to promote the welfare and professional interests of its members in a variety of ways:

• It defends academic freedom and the independence of thought and teaching.
• It negotiates all matters related to wages, benefits and working conditions.
• It works to ensure that faculty interests are represented in all aspects of the college governance structure.
• It represents members in their dealings with management or who are facing discipline by management.
• It advises and represents members in regard to complaints originating under college policy.
• It advocates for faculty interests and view within the college community.
• It builds partnerships with other labour, educational and community groups.