Terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent degree) in a related basic science field or clinical discipline, such as Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.