The former chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Owens Corning will teach at West Virginia Universitys College of Business and Economics as a faculty executive-in-residence this fall.

Glen H. Hiner, who recently retired from Owens Corning, will teach a graduate course in business ethics in the colleges industrial relations program.

“The experience and knowledge Glen Hiner brings to our college are invaluable resources we plan to use fully,”said B&E Dean Jay Coats.”At a time when the ethical conduct of business is of such critical interest, we are very excited to have someone like Glen to lead our students through this complex topic from a real-world perspective.”

During his time as Owens Corning CEO , Hiner established and implemented a global vision for the company focused on customer satisfaction, individual dignity and shareholder value. The company introduced new products and built new manufacturing facilities around the world. The company’s business strategy drove sales by shifting its focus from individual products to system-driven solutions. The company launched a major restructuring initiative in early 1998 and achieved more than $110 million in cost savings.

Hiner joined Owens Corning following a 35-year career with General Electric Co.

A native of Morgantown, he holds a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from WVU and received an honorary doctorate in science from his alma mater in 1989. In 1989, he was inducted into the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni, and he was an Acordia Royal/SunAlliance Distinguished Lecturer at WVU ’s business college in 2000.

Hiner also serves as a member of the board of directors for The Dana Corp., The Prudential Insurance Co. of America and Kohler Co. He is also the chairman of the board of trustees for the Toledo Symphony.