Douglas’ primary research and teaching interests are in comparative North American studies, social and political thought, history and literary/film criticism. He has taught comparative politics and international relations at the University of Alaska Anchorage, as well as Canadian governance on the federal, provincial and local levels at Lakehead University. Douglas has also taught modern political philosophy at Carleton University. He has published in the Canadian Review of American Studies, the American Review of Canadian Studies and the Journal of Family History. Douglas was also an invited contributor to the two volume anthology series titled Trump and Political Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan—2017). He is a recipient of the Rt. Hon. Lester B. Pearson Award of Excellence in Canadian Studies and was a representative of Canada at the 2007 European Union Diplomatic Study Tour.